constructive reasoning
1Constructive set theory — is an approach to mathematical constructivism following the program of axiomatic set theory. That is, it uses the usual first order language of classical set theory, and although of course the logic is constructive, there is no explicit use of… …
2Constructive induction — is a process in the field of machine learning, which can be described as changing the representations of data by creating new attributes from existing ones, and possibly removing old ones. [cite web last = Pazzani first = M. authorlink =… …
3Constructive trust — Wills, trusts and estates …
4Constructive analysis — In mathematics, constructive analysis is mathematical analysis done according to the principles of constructive mathematics. This contrasts with classical analysis, which (in this context) simply means analysis done according to the (ordinary)… …
5Defeasible reasoning — is a kind of reasoning that is based on reasons that are defeasible, as opposed to the indefeasible reasons of deductive logic. Defeasible reasoning is a particular kind of non demonstrative reasoning, where the reasoning does not produce a full …
6Deductive reasoning — Deductive reasoning, also called deductive logic, is reasoning which constructs or evaluates deductive arguments. Deductive arguments are attempts to show that a conclusion necessarily follows from a set of premises or hypotheses. A deductive… …
7Constructivism (mathematics) — In the philosophy of mathematics, constructivism asserts that it is necessary to find (or construct ) a mathematical object to prove that it exists. When one assumes that an object does not exist and derives a contradiction from that assumption,… …
8History of logic — Philosophy ( …
9Kohlberg's stages of moral development — are planes of moral adequacy conceived by Lawrence Kohlberg to explain the development of moral reasoning. Created while studying psychology at the University of Chicago, the theory was inspired by the work of Jean Piaget and a fascination with… …
10Logic — For other uses, see Logic (disambiguation). Philosophy …
