# Logical Structure A **logical structure** is the framework of reasoning that connects premises to a conclusion in a clear, coherent, and valid way. It’s _how_ an argument is built—like the skeleton that holds everything together. ### **Key Components of a Logical Structure:** 1. **Premises** – the statements or facts that support the argument. 2. **Inference rules** – the reasoning steps that show how the premises lead to the conclusion. 3. **Conclusion** – the claim or statement that follows logically from the premises. ### **Simple Example:** * ***Premise 1:** All humans are mortal. * **Premise 2:** Socrates is a human. * **Conclusion:** Therefore, Socrates is mortal. This has a **valid logical structure**—the conclusion follows necessarily from the premises using deductive reasoning. ### **Why it matters:** A strong logical structure ensures that the argument is **internally consistent** and that the conclusion is **justified** by the reasoning. It also helps you spot fallacies or logical gaps (like we talked about earlier). --- Date: 20250403 Links to: [Logic](Logic.md) [Logical Consequence](Logical%20Consequence.md) [Logical Consistency](Logical%20Consistency.md) Tags: References: * []()