Logic-(from the Greek logik) is the formal systematic study of the principles of

valid inference and correct reasoning. It is used in most intellectual activities, but is studied primarily in the disciplines of philosophy, mathematics, semantics, and computer science. Logic examines general forms which arguments may take which forms are valid, and which are fallacies. In philosophy, the study of logic figures in most major areas: epistemology, ethics, and metaphysics. In mathematics, it is the study of valid inferences within some formal language. Logic is also studied in argumentation theory. Logic is often divided into two parts, inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning. IMPORTANCE OF LOGIC Decision making involves the mind (or the brain) sensory mechanism,
perception, cognition and the expression of results. Logic and reason are so essential in our lives.

enables a person to improve the quality of one's arguments and present his ideas in a
manner that they make their point in a strong and effective way

also sharpens ones acumen in the sense that the mind learns to perceive and delineate
the indistinguishable discomfort one feels on being held audience to a logically flawed but oratorical splendid argument from others.

DEBATE- is a formal method of interactive and representational argument. It

is a broader form of argument than logical argument, which only examines consistency from axiom, and factual argument, which only examines what is or isn't the case or rhetoric which is a technique of persuasion. Though logical

consistency, factual accuracy and some degree of emotional appeal to the audience are important elements of the art of persuasion, in debating, one side often prevails over the other side by presenting a superior "context" and/or framework of the issue, which is far more subtle and strategic.

IMPORTACE OF DEBATE
Transformed of ones ability to stand up and speak out. Develop their academic research skills, improve their communication abilities, solve problems creatively, and increase their self-confidence. Debate enables students to express their views effectively and to respond cogently to arguments with which they disagree.

Senate to start RH Bill debates on Monday

abs-cbnNEWS.com MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Pia Cayetano, principal sponsor of the Senate Reproductive Health (RH) bill, said debates on the controversial bill will start on Monday, August 1. In a statement, Cayetano said she expects the interpellations to be opened on the Senate floor after Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago delivers her cosponsorship speech on the RH bill during Monday's session. "In answering the interpellations, I will focus on socioeconomics, which covers such topics as maternal and child health, family planning concerns, statistics and other social issues, while Sen. Defensor Santiago has offered to discuss issues on Catholic theology and constitutional and international law," said

Cayetano, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Health and Demography and Committee on Youth, Women and Family Relations. "I do expect sparks to fly from time to time, but I trust the Senate debates to be intelligent, informative and firmly focused on relevant issues related to the measure." Cayetano maintained that the RH bill, or Senate Bill No. 2865 under Committee Report No. 49, will "save the lives of mothers, the newborn and children." "I do hope to clarify whatever misconceptions that they may have in the course of the plenary debates," she said. Twenty out of the 23-member chamber signed Committee Report No. 49 when it was filed before the Senate adjourned its first regular session last June. Of the number, 6 signed without reservations, 13 signified their intention to interpellate or amend, while 1 dissented. Meanwhile, Cayetano believes that President Benigno Aquino III continues to support the RH bill. "Even if it wasn't mentioned in the SONA, I believe that the President supports it," she said.

Submitted by: Venirose D. Tanchuan

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