The Nature of Logic and Perception
Perception is something we do constantly and of which we are often unaware. It is the way we see and understand our environment. Whether stopping at a red light, laughing at a joke, or writing a paper, perception is at work. The paper examines aspects of perception, its relationship to logic, barriers to accurate perception, and the consequences of misperception.
Logic and critical thinking are intertwined, even interdependent. Critical thinking is the analytical process of evaluating data, and logic is the vehicle for reaching conclusions. Critical thinking provides the ability to question, see through preconceived notions, and understand meaning. Logic depends upon critical thought to examine the veracity of premises, just as critical thought depends on logic to make a judgment. The relationship between premises is the called the argument, and justification of the argument is called validity. Hence, a valid argument with an accurate......
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