100 Words to Use Instead of “Logic”

No.	Term	Definition
1.	Abductive reasoning	Inferring best explanation.
2.	Algorithm	Step-by-step problem-solving method.
3.	Analytic approach	Method using careful examination.
4.	Analytical thinking	Reasoning by breaking parts down.
5.	Argument	Reasons supporting a conclusion.
6.	Axiom	Self-evident starting principle.
7.	Basis	Underlying support or foundation.
8.	Bayesian reasoning	Updating beliefs with new evidence.
9.	Blueprint	Guiding plan for action.
10.	Boolean reasoning	Reasoning with true/false relations.
11.	Brainwork	Mental effort and reasoning.
12.	Calculus	Formal method for change analysis.
13.	Causal chain	Sequence of causes and results.
14.	Cause-and-effect	Linking actions to outcomes.
15.	Cerebral reasoning	Thoughtful, intellectual reasoning.
16.	Chain of reasoning	Linked steps to a conclusion.
17.	Clarity	Ease of understanding and coherence.
18.	Cognitive process	Mental steps for understanding.
19.	Coherence	Consistency and sensible connection.
20.	Common sense	Practical judgment in everyday matters.
21.	Consistency	Freedom from contradiction.
22.	Criterion	Standard used for judgment.
23.	Critical thinking	Evaluating claims with careful judgment.
24.	Decision rule	Rule for choosing an option.
25.	Decision-making	Process of choosing among options.
26.	Deduction	Deriving specifics from general rules.
27.	Deliberation	Careful consideration before deciding.
28.	Demonstration	Showing proof through explanation.
29.	Dialectic	Reasoning via dialogue and contrast.
30.	Discernment	Sharp judgment and insight.
31.	Discrimination	Ability to distinguish differences.
32.	Efficacy	Capacity to produce intended result.
33.	Empirical method	Approach based on observation.
34.	Epistemic grounding	Justification for a belief.
35.	Error checking	Finding and correcting mistakes.
36.	Evaluation	Assessing value or validity.
37.	Evidence-based reasoning	Reasoning grounded in evidence.
38.	Explanation	Account that makes something clear.
39.	Exposition	Clear, detailed explanation.
40.	Fact pattern	Relevant set of facts.
41.	Foresight	Anticipating outcomes from clues.
42.	Formal reasoning	Reasoning using explicit rules.
43.	Framework	Structure guiding understanding.
44.	Game plan	Planned approach to achieve goals.
45.	Grounds	Reasons supporting a claim.
46.	Guiding idea	Core concept directing decisions.
47.	Heuristic	Rule-of-thumb problem-solving strategy.
48.	Hypothesis testing	Checking a claim against data.
49.	Inference	Conclusion drawn from evidence.
50.	Inference engine	Mechanism for drawing conclusions.
51.	Insight	Deep understanding of a situation.
52.	Interpretation	Meaning drawn from information.
53.	Judgment	Decision formed after consideration.
54.	Justification	Reasons that defend a position.
55.	Key premise	Central assumption in an argument.
56.	Knowledge structure	Organized arrangement of concepts.
57.	Knowledge-based approach	Using established knowledge to reason.
58.	Law	General rule describing regularity.
59.	Line of thought	Progression of connected ideas.
60.	Logical structure	Orderly arrangement of arguments.
61.	Mental model	Internal representation guiding thought.
62.	Method	Systematic way of doing something.
63.	Methodology	System of methods used.
64.	Model	Simplified representation of reality.
65.	Motivation	Reason for acting or believing.
66.	Natural reasoning	Everyday, intuitive reasoning.
67.	Norm	Standard of proper conduct.
68.	Objective rationale	Impartial reasoned basis.
69.	Occam’s razor	Prefer simplest adequate explanation.
70.	Orderliness	Organized, structured arrangement.
71.	Pattern recognition	Identifying meaningful regularities.
72.	Plausibility	Appearance of being reasonable.
73.	Postulate	Assumed statement for argument.
74.	Practical reasoning	Reasoning aimed at action.
75.	Principle	Basic guiding rule or belief.
76.	Problem-solving	Finding solutions to difficulties.
77.	Proof	Evidence establishing truth.
78.	Proof strategy	Plan for establishing a proof.
79.	Rational basis	Reasoned foundation for a view.
80.	Rationale	Underlying reason or explanation.
81.	Rationality	Quality of being reasonable.
82.	Reason	Cause or explanation for something.
83.	Reasoned analysis	Careful examination leading to conclusions.
84.	Reasoning	Process of drawing conclusions.
85.	Rule	Prescribed guideline or principle.
86.	Rule set	Collection of governing rules.
87.	Sanity check	Quick test for obvious errors.
88.	Scheme	Organized plan or system.
89.	Sense	Sound practical judgment.
90.	Sequence	Ordered series of steps.
91.	Structured reasoning	Organized, stepwise argumentation.
92.	Syllogism	Deductive argument with two premises.
93.	System	Interconnected set forming a whole.
94.	System of thought	Coherent set of ideas.
95.	Systematic thinking	Orderly, method-based reasoning.
96.	Theory	Explanatory framework for phenomena.
97.	Thought process	Steps of thinking to decide.
98.	Train of thought	Flow of connected ideas.
99.	Truth conditions	Criteria for a statement’s truth.
100.	Understanding	Grasp of meaning and relations.