Chapter 12

Question 1

Formal Logic

Answer 1

The study of the principles of correct reasoning that focuses on the argument’s structure.

Question 2

Informal Logic

Answer 2

The study of the principles of correct reasoning that doesn’t focus on the argument’s structure.

Question 3

Sound

Answer 3

An argument that is valid and has true premises.

Question 4

Syllogism

Answer 4

A categorical argument containing two premises and a conclusion.

Question 5

Valid

Answer 5

An argument on which the conclusion follows logically from the premises, regardless of whether they’re true.