Ben’s Class

Lesson

What is Logical Reasoning?

Logical Reasoning

Set 1

Test 124, Section 1, Q11 — Pure science

Test 123, Section 3, Q12 — Novels

Test 124, Section 3, Q18 — Natural environment

Set 2

Test 124, Section 2, Q16 — Raising revenues

Test 123, Section 2, Q18 — Posing hypotheses

Test 124, Section 3, Q11 — Business travel

Set 3

Test 124, Section 3, Q21 — Hazardous waste

Test 123, Section 2, Q23 — Morally right

Test 124, Section 1, Q22 — Overweight

Highlights

Today’s class highlighted the importance of understanding the distinction between “relative” and “absolute.” Was this a good class? Was it better than Ben’s last class? Was it the best class he has ever taught? Grasping the implications of answers to distinct questions like these is crucial to understanding many arguments on the LSAT.

In today’s session, Ben tackled nine Logical Reasoning questions, including Weaken, Supported, and Necessary Assumption types, teaching students how to break down arguments in common-sense terms and methodically identify their assumptions and weaknesses.