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Logic- is the study of principles and methods of good reasoning.

Legal reasoning- what we use when we apply laws, rules and regulations to particular facts and
causes; what we use when we interpret statures, when we evaluate evidence and render
judgments.
How is logic used in law?
Deductive logic is the science of reasoning from a general rule to a particular instance
and the practice of law is precisely that-the application of a general rule of law to a particular
set of facts.
Why is logic important in law?
One use of logic in the law is motivated by the idea that logic provides a more precise
and perspicuous way of conveying the content of legal norms than the natural language used
by legislators and jurists.
Is the law based on logic?
The common law method of case law development, as well as the general prescript
often referred to as “the Rule of Law” – that like cases be decided alike – are grounded logically
in inductive reasoning. … Law, to be sure, involves more than logic.
What is meant by legal reasoning?
Research in legal reasoning models investigates formal and computational theories of
how legal experts analyze problems, create arguments, and make decisions. Models of legal
argumentation fall into three broad categories: case-based, logic-based, and legal discourse
models.
How do you form a logical argument?
There are three stages to creating a logical argument: Premise, inference, and
conclusion
1. Stage one: Premise. The premise defines the evidence, or the reasons, that
exist for proving your statement.
2. Stage two: Inference
3. Stage three: Conclusion.
What logic means?
1. A proper or reasonable way of thinking about something: sound reasoning There’s
no logic in what you said.
2. A science that deals with the rules and processes used in sound thinking and
reasoning
What is logic and its importance?
Logic is important because it influences every decision we make in our lives. Logical
thinking allows us to learn and make decisions that will affect our lifestyle. If no one thought
logically, we would all be running around like chickens with heads cut off, and nothing would
make any sense.

How is logic related to psychology?


For psychology deals with acts of thinking as events in time and the causal relations
between them; logic deals with timeless propositions and their timeless logical relations.
What is logic and legal reasoning?
In order to exhibit “pristine logic,” a legal argument should adhere to the form of the
logic syllogism. A syllogism consists of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion. A
major premise usually states a general rule. In legal arguments, this is generally a statement of
law.
What are the 3 laws of logic?
Laws of thought, traditionally, the three fundamental laws of logic
1. The law of contradiction
2. The law of excluded middle
3. The principle of identity
What is the relevance of deductive logic in legal reasoning?
It allows conclusions to be deduced from premises according to logical rules, and a valid
deductive argument establishes the truth of the conclusion provided that the premises are true.
What is logic according to philosophy?
Logic (from the Greek “logo”, which has a variety of meaning including word, thought,
idea, argument, account, reason or principle) is the study of reasoning, or the study of the
principles ad criteria of valid inference and demonstration. It attempts to distinguish good
reasoning from bad reasoning.
What are the 4 steps in legal reasoning?
Legal Reasoning- Generally
a. Issue- What specifically is being debated?
b. Rule- What legal rule governs this issue?
c. Facts- What are the facts relevant to this Rule?
d. Analysis – Apply the rule to the facts.
e. Conclusion – Having applied the rule to the facts, what’s the outcome?
What are the different types of legal reasoning?
In this section we examine three forms of legal reasoning which are used by lawyers and
judges in the common law. Inductive, deductive reasoning and reasoning by analogy. Until it is
established what resemblances and differences are relevant, “Treat like cases alike” must
remain an empty form case.
How do you do Legal reasoning?
CLAT legal Reasoning : Tips and tricks
1. Read the comprehension first and them attempt the question.
2. The view of the author is paramount.
3. Always go with an answer which has clear reference in the passage.
4. Do not miss any Mock Tests or any practice test provided to you.
5. Work consistently on your reading skills.
What is an example of logical argument?
Example. The argument “All cats are mammals and tiger is a cat, so a tiger is a mammal”
is a valid deductive argument. Both the premises are true. To see that the premises must
logically lead to the conclusion, one approach would be use in Venn diagram.
What is a good argument?
A good argument is an argument that is either valid or strong, and with plausible
premises that are true, do not beg the question, and are relevant to the conclusion. “The
conclusion of this argument is true, so some or all the premises are true.”
What is a logical claim?
A claim is an assertion about the truth, existence, or value of something that is either
true or false. Claims are also called statements or propositions. When supported by premises, a
claim becomes a conclusion.
What are the 2 types of logic?
Logos and Logic. Logos: There are two types of logical argument, inductive and
deductive. In an inductive argument, the reader holds up a specific example, and then claims
that what is true for it is also true for a general category.
What is logic with example?
The definition of logic is a science that studies the principles of correct reasoning. An
example of logic is deducing that two truths imply a third truth. An example of logic is the
process of coming to the conclusion of who stole a cookie based on who was in the room at the
time noun.
ho is a logical person?
A logical person uses precise language so that his listener knows exactly what he is
talking about and can adequately evaluate the truth of his claims. If he refers to more complex
terms such as “freedom” or “equality”, he makes sure to establish his particular understanding
of those terms.
What is logic in simple words?
In simple words, logic is “the study of correct reasoning, especially regarding making
inferences.” Logic began as a philosophical term and is now used in other disciplines like math
and computer science. While the definition sounds simple enough, understanding logic is a little
more complex.

What are types of logic?


- Philosophical logic
- Informal logic
- Formal logic
- Mathematical logic
- Logical logic
- Semantics
- Inference
- Logical systems
Why is logic so hard?
But there are two things logic requires that are very hard. For one, having accurate
information about the object of your logical reasoning can be extremely difficult. People have a
hard enough time evaluating information that changes their pre-existing ideas, or biases.
What is the difference between logical and relevant?
How do logicians understand logical relevance?
In everyday use,- logical “means pretty much the same thing as “rational” or
“reasonable”, and – relevant to “means something like “significant for” or “related to”. Thus,
lawyers might mean by -logical relevance “simply” rationally related to.
What is ethics and logic?
Both recognize the ethics of logic apart from the logic of ethic. The ethics of logic apart
form the logic of ethic. The ethics of logic makes the practical ideal; the logic of ethics makes
the ideal practical. The one finds right in immediate self-interest; the other projects self into the
future to find its right as related to self-interest.
Is logic a philosophy?
Philosophy of logic is the area of philosophy devoted to examining the scope and nature
of logic. Philosophical logic is the branch of study that concerns questions about reference,
predication, identity, truth, quantification, existence, entailment, modality, and necessity.
Which fallacy is involved when we mistakenly argue that attributes of a whole must also be
present in each part or constituent of the whole?
It is misapplication of deductive reasoning. One fallacy of decision argues falsely that
what is true of the whole must be true of individual parts.
What are the four types of reasoning?
These are the four types of reasoning:
1. Deductive Reasoning:- Deductive reasoning works from the more general to the
more specific. Sometimes this is informally called a "top-down" approach. We might begin with
thinking up a theory about our topic of interest. We then narrow that down into more specific
hypotheses that we can test. We narrow down even further when we collect observations to
address the hypotheses.
2. Inductive Reasoning:- Inductive reasoning works the other way, moving from specific
observations to broader generalizations and theories. Informally, we sometimes call this a
"bottom up" approach (please note that it's "bottom up" and not "bottoms up" which is the
kind of thing the bartender says to customers when he's trying to close for the night!). In
inductive reasoning, we begin with specific observations and measures, begin to detect
patterns and regularities, formulate some tentative hypotheses that we can explore, and finally
end up developing some general conclusions or theories.
3. Critical Thinking:- Critical thinking is a process of rational thought that seeks to draw
conclusion in an objective thorough and inform manner.
4. Intuition :- Intuition are judgements that are made by the mind perceived by the
unconscious . Such judgements exhibit intelligence but the processes by which they are
generated are not well understood.
What is the difference between emotion and logic?
Emotion: Winning People’s Hearts. Whereas logic is the language of the conscious mind,
emotion is the language of the unconscious mind. We know that the emotions are reactions to
perceived and imagined stimuli, not based on logic, but on one’s own personal experiences.
Emotions often outweigh our logic.
What is the correct formula for a syllogism?
Rules of Syllogism
Rule One: There must be three terms: the major premise, the minor premise, and the
conclusion – no more, no less.
Rule two: The minor premise must be distributed in at least one other premise.
Rule three: Any terms distributed in the conclusion must be distributed in the relevant
premise.
What is meant by the term law?
The law is a system of rules that a society or government develops in order to deal with
crime, business agreements, and social relationship. You can also use the law to refer to the
people who work in this system. There must be changes in the law to stop this sort of thing
happening.
What is difference between logic and philosophy?
Philosophy is love for wisdom, while logic is the study of principles of reasoning.
Philosophy uses logic in order to answer intellectual, ethical and even spiritual questions. Logic
is the study of correct reasoning (basically). Philosophy is the study of all that is humanity and
all is the universe.
Who is the father of logic?
Aristotle – as the father of western logic, Aristotle was the first to develop a formal
system for reasoning. He observed that the deductive validity of any argument can be
determined by its structure rather than its content, for example, in the syllogism: All men are
mortal; Socrates is a man, therefore, Socrates is mortal.
Is logic and philosophy the same?
The study of the methods and principles used in distinguishing correct from incorrect
reasoning. Our knowledge is interrelated by logic. Hence, logic is usually considered a
subdivision of epistemology, although, of course, logic is used in all areas of philosophy.
What are examples of legal issues?
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4. Property Transfers
5. Trusts
6. Consumer Protection
7. Bankruptcy
8. Defense of Civil Damage
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10. Family Law Decree
What does it mean when something is dialectical?
“The process of art of reasoning through discussion of conflicting ideas.” – The Merriam-
Webster Dictionary, Home and Office Edition, 1998. The word “dialectical” describes the notion
that two opposing ideas can be true at the same time.

What is a dialectical thinking?


Dialectical thinking refers to the ability to view issues from multiple perspectives and to
arrive at the most economical and reasonable reconciliation of seemingly contradictory
information and postures.
What is an example of dialectical?
A dialectical is when two seemingly conflicting things are true at the same time. For
example, “It’s snowing, and it is spring”. You might also see dialects when in conflict with other
people. I like to think of it as having an elephant in the room with two blindfolded people on
opposite ends of the elephant.
An experimental question is a cause-effect question. Note: things that be changed or change
on their own are called variable.
Such as:
- What is the source of kind of water? Tap water, distilled water, ocean water, lake
water etc.
- How much water?
- What is the temperature of the water?
What is a baby bar exam?
The “baby bar” is formally known as the First-Year Law Students’ Examination. The
daylong test is given remotely in June or October and is required for those studying law through
an apprenticeship or at an unaccredited law school, according to the State Bar of California.
How many questions are on the Baby Bar?
The First-Yeas Law Students’ Examination (also known as the “baby bar”) is a one-day
test given twice a year. It consists of four one-hour essay questions and 100 multiple -choice
questions. The exam covers three subjects: Contracts, Criminal Law, and Torts. More than 700
applicants take the exam each year.
What type of questions are on a bar exam?
The Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) is a 200 question multiple choice exam consisting
of seven subjects- Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law/ Criminal
Procedure, Evidence, Property and Torts – with ten (10) experimental questions.
Which country has the hardest bar exam?
The Toughest Bar Exams in the worlds
- South Korea Bar exam. Passing Rate: 5%
- The Japanese Bar Exam. Passing Rate: 2% but after 2006 it’s at 33%.
- The New York State Bar Exam. Passing Rate: 70-75%, 78% in 2013
- The Philippine Bar exam
1. South Korea Bar Exam: This bar exam is regarded as one of the hardest bar exams in the
world. Candidates will be taught and examined in areas of private law, criminal law, public law,
and some other electives. This bar exam usually comes in three rounds; usually a Multiple
choice test, an essay and an interview round. The technicality of these three processes makes
passing the bar exam very difficult, little wonder bar aspirants has recorded only a 40% success
rate, and only 1,500 bar candidates are called to the bar to practice as a Lawyer and Attorney in
South Korea each year.
2. California Bar Exam: This bar exam is taken twice a year and consists of three parts: An essay
question segment, a performance test and multiple choice questions. Over 9,000 applicants sit
for this examination annually and it has a pass rate of only 34% which reflects how difficult this
bar exam appears to pass.
3. Nigeria Bar Exam: This stringent system of grading makes it difficult for students to get a
good grade at the Nigerian law school and most at times even pass the Bar examination, last
year out of 5,770 students who sat for this bar exam, 1,326 failed. Similar statistics of failure
has been recorded over the years, as the failure rate at the Nigeria bar examination is well over
27% each year. So therefore, it is one of the most difficult bar exams in the world.
4. Philippine Bar Exam: Philippine Bar Exam is the licensure examination for Lawyers in
Philippines. Thus, for you to become a Lawyer in Philippines, you must undergo and pass this
bar examination.
This Bar examination is regulated by the supreme court of Philippine and administered through
its bar examination committee once every year. To be eligible to participate in this Examination,
you must be a Philippine resident over 21 years of age, and you must be a holder of a Bachelor
degree and a professional degree from an accredited law school in the state, and you must be
devoid of neither any charge nor evidence of bad character.
By so doing, you can apply and enroll for this bar examination which consists of subjects on Civil
Law, Labour law, Criminal Law, Taxation, Commercial Law, Political and International Law, Legal
Ethics and Practical skills, and Remedial Law. To pass this examination, you need to score above
50% in each of these subjects, and the difficulty of many students meeting up with this grading
system has been reflected by the students passing rate of only 59%, a rate which was even
considerably lower in the past decade.
5. New York State Bar Exam: This New York Uniform Bar examination consists of Multistate bar
examination (MBE), Multi state performance test (MPT), and Multistate Essay Examination
(MEE). This Uniform bar examination is considered as a really difficult examination as to pass
you need to attain a score of at least 270 on a scale of 400, and over the years it has recorded a
success rate of only 63%.
6. Japan bar exam: Passing this examination seems difficult as the passing rate recorded over
the past decade is only 50%, so therefore making it invariably one of the most difficult bar
examinations in the world.
7. Singapore bar exam: This examination consists of both a Part A and Part B examination
which you must successfully undergo to be called to the Singapore bar, and the passing rate of
candidates over the years in this examination is only 30% and it promises to implement a more
stringent bar examination system from 2023.
8. Italian bar exam: This bar examination composes of two parts; an oral and written part and it
is relatively difficult, recording a pass rate of 60% over the years.
9. Ghanaian bar examination: The Ghanaian bar examination is administered by the General
legal council. This examination is considered to be rigorous and very difficult. As of 2019, out of
450 students who sat for this Ghana law school bar exam, only 64 students (14%) passed the
examination.
10. Ontario bar exams: To be eligible for this examination, you must have graduated from a law
program at an approved university in Canada; you must have filled the required licensing
application documents and paid the requisite fees. This examination consists of a self study,
multiple choice, and an open book barrister/solicitor examination and it is regarded as the
hardest state bar exam in Canada with a failure rate of over 20%.

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