Logic Reading

Complete the following readings to prepare for Reading Quiz #1: Logic.   Your quiz will consist of fourteen normal questions and one extra credit question.  Questions may begin with a definition or example, but will require you to identify the form of logical reasoning or the logical fallacy it demonstrates.  

Part I: Logical Reasoning (Use Wikipedia to find definitions and examples)
Understand the definition and examples for each of the following

• Deductive Reasoning 
• Modus ponens
• Modus tollens 
• Disjunctive syllogism
• Reductio ad aburdum
• Inductive Reasoning

Part II: Logical Fallacies  (Use this website to find definitions and examples)

Understand the definition and examples for each of the following.

1. Straw Man 
2. False Cause 
3. Appeal to Emotion
4. The Fallacy Fallacy 
5. Slippery Slope 
6. Ad Hominem 
7. Personal Incredulity 
8. Burden of Proof
9. Bandwagon
10. Appeal to Authority 
11.  Composition / Division
12. No True Scotsman
13. Genetic 
14. Black or White
15. Begging the Question
16. Appeal to Nature
17. Anecdotal
18. Middle Ground