Linking Premises PDF
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2014
Joseph A. Laronge
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This document explains linking premises in a logical argument. It provides examples and diagrams. It was created by Joseph A. Laronge in 2014.
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A Logical Argument...Guaranteed! Linking Premises CERTAINTY start finish Copyright © Joseph A. Laronge 2014 * The word “such” means “like the...
A Logical Argument...Guaranteed! Linking Premises CERTAINTY start finish Copyright © Joseph A. Laronge 2014 * The word “such” means “like the original subject.”While technically needed, in practice it can be dropped. The sentences (premises) of the Logic-bridge line of reasoning are arranged in a specific order by linking each other back to front. start finish This linkage is created by the PREDICATE of one sentence matching the SUBJECT of the SIDE VIEW next sentence in the line of reasoning plus an start added universal [e.g., Any, All, One (such)*]. SUBJECT COLUMN PREDICATE COLUMN SUBJECT COLUMN PREDICATE COLUMN .... has a valid.... has a valid 1 1 The President... Hawaiian birth 1 The President... Hawaiian birth certificate. certificate. One who...was born in Any (all/one)...was born in who (that) 2 has a Hawaii. 2 [PREVIOUS PREDICATE] Hawaii. Hawaiian birth certificate... CONCLUSION Therefore, 2 Therefore, CONCLUSION The President......was born in The President......was born in Hawaii. Hawaii. finish LINKING PREMISES Linking Premises