Deductive reasoning

Deductive reasoning is reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect) (Deductive reasoning, 2010). Inductive reasoning is or induction, is reasoning from a specific case or cases and deriving a general rule. It draws inferences from observations in order to make generalizations. Being able to reason and identify one’s own and other’s delusions is the center of critical thinking. The two methods of reasoning are deductive and inductive. An example of deductive thinking is all rectangles are squares. All squares have four sides. In deductive reasoning, logical thinking leads to conclusions. In inductive reasoning, conclusions are drawn because of evidence that is often used to categorize the same people in that group. An example of inductive reasoning is all birds that have been seen are black. Therefore, all birds are black. Critical thinking in the workplace daily and is also very important. If one’s workplace is changing structure, all styles of thinking will come into play. For example, democrats have held the seats of the legislature for more than a decade. In January 2011, republicans will take over the seats of the legislature. Thinking styles on both sides are much different and will come into play. The creative thinking styles come into play by brainstorming the types of legislation that republicans will want to pass. Republicans will wonder how to persuade other members to vote for their legislation. Republicans will also believe that their way of legislating for the citizens of Tennessee will be more efficient and effective. Next, logic will be used to secure votes necessary to pass a piece of legislation and for the citizens of Tennessee to vote for the legislation as well, one must possess logical thinking in order to identify with people. Third, republicans will use persuasion to