Reasoning

Reasoning is the process of drawing conclusions from data, premises, experiences, or rules.

Definition

Reasoning allows you to organize information, create hypotheses, evaluate arguments, and choose action. It may be deductive, inductive, abductive or practical. Its quality depends on the input data, clarity of concepts, awareness of cognitive biases and willingness to correct.

Key ideas

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Practice and life

Before an important conclusion, write down the premises that support it and one premise that could weaken it.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to confuse a logical-sounding conclusion with a real conclusion. It is also a mistake to ignore the quality of the input data.

Questions for self-reflection

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