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Which rule of implication allows you to conclude a statement when its antecedent is true?
The rules of implication can be applied to parts of a statement.
False
What is the primary function of the hypothetical syllogism in natural deduction?
To infer a conclusion from two conditional statements.
The argument form __________ allows one to conclude that a disjunct must be true if the other disjunct is false.
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Match the argument forms with their correct descriptions:
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Which of the following is an example of disjunctive syllogism?
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An argument form can have instances that are not actual arguments.
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An abstract representation of a logical structure that a class of actual arguments share is known as an __________.
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Study Notes
Rules of Implication in Natural Deduction
- Fundamental tools in natural deduction involving nine argument forms in propositional logic.
- Each form serves as a rule for a single step in a proof.
- Rules of implication exemplify two distinctive characteristics:
- Each is a valid argument form, demonstrable via truth tables.
- Must be applied to whole lines of proof, never to components of statements.
Key Argument Forms
- Modus Ponens (MP): If P, then Q; P is true; therefore, Q is true.
- Modus Tollens (MT): If P, then Q; Q is false; therefore, P is false.
- Hypothetical Syllogism (HS): If P, then Q; If Q, then R; therefore, If P, then R.
- Disjunctive Syllogism (DS): Either P or Q; P is false; therefore, Q is true.
Conceptual Distinctions
- Argument forms are abstract representations of logical structures shared by classes of actual arguments.
- Each argument form has instances consisting of specific statements that fit the logical structure.
- Example of DS:
- Statement: "That fabric is either silk or rayon" (S ⋁ R).
- Negation: "It is not silk" (~S).
- Conclusion: "It is rayon" (R).
Instance Application
- Instances of argument forms can take various forms but retain structural similarity.
- Modus Ponens can appear in different contexts, maintaining its logical form.
- Understanding these forms aids in constructing valid arguments and proofs in propositional logic.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the rules of implication in natural deduction, a fundamental aspect of propositional logic. Participants will explore nine common argument forms utilized in proofs and learn how to validate them using truth tables. Test your understanding of these essential logical tools and their characteristics.
