Four types of reasoning

There are four types of reasoning:

1. Demonstration: When the propositions on which the arguments are based are true, it is said to be a Demonstration.

2. Dialectics: When the arguments are based on generally accepted opinions, it is Dialectics.

3. Contentious Reasoning: When the arguments are based on propositions which only appear to be generally accepted but are not generally accepted, the reasoning are Contentious.

4. Misreasoning: When the arguments are based on propositions which are neither true nor generally accepted, it is misreasoning.