1.1: What is Logic?

What is Logic?

• The study of arguments

What is Logic?

• So what is an argument?
• A series of sentences that is intended to provide reasons for accepting a conclusion.

What is Logic?

• Some arguments are better than others.
• Alice: It's not going to rain! I'm going to a barbeque later.
• Alice: It's not going to rain! The skies are totally clear and the weather report predicted sun.

What is Logic?

• It's raining.
• There's rain falling from the sky.
• Water is descending from the clouds in droplets.