Linking Premises.pdf

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