Reflective thinking connects known facts to unknown conclusions through inferences

Evidence

Reflective thinking makes us look at links. It requires that we see a connection from the known to the unknown. We reach a conclusion in one set of facts by deciding what inferences may be drawn from other sets. — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 761

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 761
• XREF: connects to: More confirming instances increase the probability of an inductive conclusion. — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 567; Knowledge requires mental reflection on existence rather than passive sensory impressions — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 693; Reflective thought transforms obscurity and conflict into clarity and coherence — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 1307 (+11 more)

Broader Connections

• Reflective thought forms a chain of linked units toward a common end #expands (0.70) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 1254
• Reasoning requires recognizing real logical connections and relationships among facts #expands (0.70) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 247
• Reflective thought transforms obscurity and conflict into clarity and coherence #expands (0.60) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 1307
• Knowledge requires mental reflection on existence rather than passive sensory impressions #expands (0.50) — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 693