1. Logic and Reasoning

2. Types of Reasoning Deductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning
Top-Down Logic
Bottom-Up Logic

3. Aristotle: The Father of Logic
One of the Great Philosophers of Ancient Athens
He studied Philosophy at Plato’s Academy in Athens
His work Organon laid out the content of the study of Logic
Aristotle’s works are at the foundation of nearly every educational subject

4. Syllogisms
Begins with two premises and derives a conclusion that must follow the premises.
A Syllogism is three step process: Ex
Premise (A): All men are mortal
Premise (B): Socrates is a man
Conclusion (C): Therefore, Socrates is mortal