To think logically means to ask yourself:
What is relevant, and what is not relevant?
What does - and does not - support a belief?
What can you - or can't - you assume?
What can you - or can't - you claim?
What are facts, and what are not proven facts?
What is said, and what is implied?
These questions are adapted from: Glossary of Critical Thinking Terms: An Educator's Guide to Critical Thinking Terms and Concepts http://www.criticalthinking.org/articles/glossary.cfm
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What Does 'Thinking Logically' Mean?
The word 'logic' relates to rational explanations that we use in order to think about a question or issue. When we think logically, we test to see if:
- one thought supports or follows another.
- there are 'gaps' in the reasoning.
- parts of an argument are inconsistent and contradict each other.
