Difference between logic and critical thinking

Introduction

Logic is the science of studying the fundamental concepts and principles of good reasoning
involving argument , inference , truth(accuracy) ,falsity(fallacy) and validity (soundness) .It is a
tool for examining, analyzing, accepting and challenging different arguments in order to
formulate acceptable conclusion.

critical thinking is the process of actively conceptualizing , analyzing ,evaluating information

that have been generated as a result of observations, reasoning experience and communication to
guide to our beliefs and actions. that is critical thinking is actually the process of practicing
reasoning (logic) and how to apply the 3 stages of intellection (apprehension, judgement and
reasoning)

characteristics of logic

logic is used to test that the validity of arguments that being logical are based on assumptions
.That is logic is not concerned with the validity of arguments rather logic also studies the
consistency and logic truth and the properties of logical systems such as logical statements
should be complete and have sound . In order for reasoning to occur there should be some sort of
link between knowledge and opinion within a mind and is where logic comes in . Thus, in order
for our mind to reason they must construct knowledge and opinion possessed in the mind which
is only possible within an underlying framework which links together knowledge and opinions in
the mind. This is because without an underlying framework within the mind all knowledge and
opinions possessed will exist as an information with no structure linking various fragments of
knowledge and opinions together . Thus they will appear disconnected from one another, So
logic is the means by that links together all the knowledge within the mind .Thus logic is the
ultimate underlying framework of a mind.

characteristics of critical thinking

1.Rationality

critical thinking require rationality ,it refers to the conformity of one's beliefs with one's reason ,
an exercise of reason and is the manner people derive conclusion when considering things
deliberately. Being rational requires the reliance on reason rather than emotion and analyzing and
recognizing verified evidence as well as ignoring unverified evidence and constantly ask
questions of yourself and others as it is how we uncover the truth and motivations behind

2.Self awareness

it is the capacity for being introspect and one's ability to reconcile as an individual separate from
the environment and other individuals .critical thinking requires self regulation that is the process
of making sure not to fall into logical fallacies.

3-open mindedness

willingness to search for evidence against one's favored beliefs , goals and plans. Being open
minded requires evaluation of all reasonable inferences .Moreover, critical thinkers always ready
and eager to explore all ideas and points of view including those opposed to their own

4-Discpline

It is the training that is expected to produce specific character or pattern of behavior , that is to be
precise and resist manipulation .

5-Judgement

critical thinker require to form judgments that is to evaluate the evidences provided in order to
recognize the relevance and merit of alternative assumptions and the extent and weigh of
evidence.

6-problem solving

the process of finding solution to given problem requires the ability to concentrate on the
solution rather than on the problem and to maintain objectivity while addressing challenges.

7-Decision making
reaching decision when confronted with different choices of beliefs and actions that is to weigh
the consequences of actions before initiating any decisions.

Logic and critical thinking are different , as logic is objective that it is based on the definition of
the word used . many objective statements can be measured for instances concept such as love
are true for everyone based on the definition of the word . While critical thinking is subjective
that is it varies from individual to individual depending on one's beliefs and experiences in life .
objective statement tend to be argued while subjectivity are not worth arguing since it affects
only the person holding them . In addition critical thinking requires an individual to form
judgments that is it to form an opinion and to evaluate the truth and falsity of a claim based on
logic and comparison while logic involves attaching emotional value of good and bad to an idea
that to be judgmental .

Conclusion

logic is a tool to think critically, as critical thinkers questions everything using their tools search
out the truth . The tools used are logic, research and experience . Furthermore, it involves being
familiar with logic and logical fallacies that is those false reasoning that is used for manipulation
. As the whole point of critical thinking is to reach idealism this is where self awareness play
major role that is to make sure that we are not forming arguments based on emotions or to show
off or because we are tried or to because we cannot withstand the person we are arguing that its
important not to lose the sight of our goals and we also need to be aware of our own paradigms
that is the assumptions that we make about the world.