LOGIC as a…..

SCIENCE
Body of certain proven knowledge
ART
Deals with skills in correct thinking
and reasoning
 Advantages of Studying Logic
• Develops the habit of clear thinking
• Guides us in drawing conclusions
• Emphasizes the importance of definition
• Helps us interpret facts adequately.
• Cultivates the habit of looking for assumptions
presupposed in reasoning
• Trains us in the technique of determining
implications
• Helps us detect fallacies, avoid self-deceptions
and combat sophisms
• Helps us persuade and convince others
• Stimulates scientific thinking and love of truth
• Familiarizes us with terminology and problems
in philosophy