Running head: NATURE OF LOGIC AND PERCEPTION
Nature of Logic and Perception
University of Phoenix
PHL 251 Critical Thinking BSIS0447
August 23, 2005
Nature of Logic and Perception
The perception of a particular situation and the logic used to reach that perception can be vastly different from the actual situation. Normally, only through the process of critical thinking can the actual situation be determined. This is not to say that the nature of logic and perception are not related to critical thinking. There is a close relationship between logic and critical thinking skills, but ignoring the critical thinking process and reaching a "logical conclusion" based on inferences and personal opinions could lead to a wrong or misguided conclusion.
In order to better understand the relationship between critical thinking and logic, it is necessary to first define each one.
"Critical thinking is a mental process of analyzing or evaluating information, particularly statements or......
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