Logic in A Nutschell

by Michael S. Russo

Molloy College, Dept. of Philosophy

 Right now you are probably thinking to yourself: "Who needs logic anyway?"  The answer, quite simply, is:  you do!  Sure, you can probably go though your whole life without a logical thought in your head.  Many people actually do.  But wouldn't you prefer to be able to respond someone else's arguments with some well constructed ones of your own?  To convey your own ideas in a way that is most likely to persuade those around you?

As Aristotle understood several thousand years ago, logic is a tool that is useful in all fields of human endeavor.  So the better versed you are in logic,  the more successful you are likely to be in whatever profession you choose to enter--whether it's teaching, nursing, social work or even garage mechanics. 

This little guide has been created for those who absolutely no background in Philosophy.  My promise to you is that, if you take the time to go though the exercises that have been prepared for you, by the time you finish working your way though this site you will be able construct some sound arguments of your own and to spot the faulty arguments of those around you.  

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