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What is an argument?
What is an argument?
What does it mean for a conclusion to be valid?
What does it mean for a conclusion to be valid?
A conclusion that must follow the truth of the preceding statements.
What are premises in an argument?
What are premises in an argument?
Proceeding statements.
What are fallacies?
What are fallacies?
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What are rules of inference?
What are rules of inference?
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What is the Law of Detachment?
What is the Law of Detachment?
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Match the logical forms with their descriptions:
Match the logical forms with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Argument Fundamentals
- An argument consists of a sequence of statements culminating in a conclusion.
- Validity indicates that a conclusion necessarily follows from its preceding statements.
Key Components of Arguments
- Premises are the preceding statements that support the conclusion.
- Fallacies represent incorrect reasoning that undermines an argument's validity.
Rules of Inference
- Rules of inference are basic argument structures that allow for the derivation of valid conclusions from given premises.
Specific Rules of Inference
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Law of Detachment (Modus Ponens): If "p" is true and "p → q" is true, then "q" is necessarily true.
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Example structure: If "p" and "p → q", then conclude "q".
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Modus Tollens: If "¬q" (not q) is true and "p → q" is true, then "¬p" (not p) must also be true.
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Example structure: If "¬q" and "p → q", then conclude "¬p".
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Hypothetical Syllogism: If "p → q" and "q → r" are both true, then "p → r" is also true.
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Example structure: If "p → q" and "q → r", then conclude "p → r".
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Disjunctive Syllogism: From "p ∨ q" (either p or q) and "¬p" (not p), we can conclude "q".
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Example structure: If "p ∨ q" and "¬p", then conclude "q".
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Addition: If "p" is true, we can conclude "p ∨ q" (p or q).
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Example structure: If "p", then conclude "p ∨ q".
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Simplification: If "p ∧ q" (both p and q) is true, we can conclude "p".
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Example structure: If "p ∧ q", then conclude "p".
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Conjunction: If both "p" and "q" are true, we can form "p ∧ q".
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Example structure: If "p" and "q", then conclude "p ∧ q".
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Resolution: From "p ∨ q" and "¬p ∨ r", we can conclude "q ∨ r".
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Example structure: If "p ∨ q" and "¬p ∨ r", then conclude "q ∨ r".
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Test your understanding of the foundational concepts in discrete mathematics with flashcards focused on rules of inference. This quiz covers essential terminology such as arguments, premises, and valid conclusions, helping you to strengthen your logical reasoning skills.
