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Hobbes/Logic
Exam 11/20
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Philosophy
Undergraduate 1
11/19/2006

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Term
Modus Ponens
Definition
If S then B
S
Therefore, B

Valid
Term
Modus Tollens
Definition
If S then B
Not B
Therefore Not S

Valid
Term
Hypothetical Syllogism
Definition
Is S then B
If B then D
If S then D
Term
Disjunctive Syllogism
Definition
A or B
Not B
Therefore A

Valid
Term
Destructive Dilemma
Definition
If S then B
If M then F
Not B or Not F
Therefore, Not S or Not B

Valid
Term
Constructive Dilemma
Definition
If S then B
If M then F
S or M
Therefore, B or F
Term
Affirming Consequent
Definition
If S then B
B
Therefore S

Invalid
Term
Denying Antecent
Definition
If S then B
Not S
Therefore not B
Term
deductive
Definition
if premises are true, so must conclusion
Term
inductive
Definition
such that, if premises are true, thehn the conclusion is very likely to be true.
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valid
Definition
goal of deductive reasoning
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sound
Definition
valid logic; all true premises
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