Lesson 1:

Nature and Definition of

Logic
Chapter 1:
The What and Why of Logic
What is logic?
 Definition of Logic

•It is the science and art

of correct thinking.
•It is the science of
reasoning.
 Definition of Logic:
•According to Charles Peirce, logic’s
central problem is the classification
of arguments, so that all those that
are bad are thrown into one division
and those good are into one.
LOGIC AS A SCIENCE
&
LOGIC AS AN ART
 Logic as a Science
•It is a systematized body
of logical truths and
principles governing
correct thinking.
 Logic as a Science

•It is not a topsy-turvy

conglomeration of mere
opinions or of
hypothetical knowledge.
 Logic as an Art

•“Art” usually means the

making of a work of
beauty, anything that
awakens delight.
 Logic as an Art
•Art has a purpose of expressing
the beautiful
•Logic as an art aims of the
expression of a reasoning
beautifully.
 Logic as an Art

•It comes with an ease,

with correctness, and
with validity.
 Logic as an Art

•As an art, logic is a

“techne,” it teaches its
students how to make
good arguments.
 Logic as an Art
•Logic is often called the art of
arts because it develops and
perfects the intellect which all
artists need in their work. s