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Logical reasoning — In logic, three kinds of logical reasoning can be distinguished: deduction, induction and abduction. Given a precondition , a conclusion , and a rule that the precondition implies the conclusion , they can be explained in the following… … Wikipedia
Reasoning — is the cognitive process of looking for reasons for beliefs, conclusions, actions or feelings. [ Kirwin, Christopher. 1995. Reasoning . In Ted Honderich (ed.), The Oxford Companion to Philosophy . Oxford: Oxford University Press: p. 748] Humans… … Wikipedia
Reasoning — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Reasoning >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 1 =>{ant,477,} reasoning ratiocination rationalism Sgm: N 1 dialectics dialectics induction generalization GRP: N 2 Sgm: N 2 discussion discussion comment Sgm: N 2 … English dictionary for students
logical argument — noun a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning I can t follow your line of reasoning • Syn: ↑argumentation, ↑argument, ↑line of reasoning, ↑line • Derivationally related forms:… … Useful english dictionary
reasoning — noun (U) a process of thinking carefully about something in order to make a judgement: logical reasoning | the reasoning behind: What is the reasoning behind this proposal? … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Logical positivism — (also known as logical empiricism, scientific philosophy, and neo positivism) is a philosophy that combines empiricism the idea that observational evidence is indispensable for knowledge with a version of rationalism incorporating mathematical… … Wikipedia
Logical truth — is one of the most fundamental concepts in logic, and there are different theories on its nature. A logical truth is a statement which is true and remains true under all reinterpretations of its components other than its logical constants. It is… … Wikipedia
logical — logical, analytical, subtle are comparable when they are applied to persons, their minds, their mental habits, or products of their reasoning and mean having or showing skill in thinking or reasoning. They are often used interchangeably or… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Logical — Log ic*al (l[o^]j [i^]*kal), a. [Cf. F. logique, L. logicus, Gr. logiko s.] 1. Of or pertaining to logic; used in logic; as, logical subtilties. Bacon. [1913 Webster] 2. According to the rules of logic; as, a logical argument or inference; the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
logical — [läj′i kəl] adj. [ML logicalis] 1. of or used in the science of logic 2. according to the principles of logic, or correct reasoning 3. necessary or to be expected because of what has gone before; that follows as reasonable 4. using or accustomed… … English World dictionary
