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Logic and Arguments
Argument structure
5
Philosophy
Undergraduate 1
09/30/2013

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Term

Deny the Antecedent – Invalid (always)

Definition

P1 If you bring tea to class, you’ll be happy.

P2 You do not bring tea to class

C You aren’t happy.

Term

Modus Tollens – (Valid)

Definition

P1 If you bring tea to class you’ll be happy

P2 You’re not happy

C You did not bring to class

Term

Hypothetical Syllogism – (valid)

Definition

P1 If you bring tea to class, than you’ll be warm

P2 <if you’re warm>, then you’ll be happy

C If you bring tea to class you’ll be happy

Term

Affirm the consequent – (invalid)

Definition

P1 If you bring tea to class you’ll be warm

P2 You’ll be warm

C You bring tea to class

Term

Disjunctive syllogism – (valid)

Definition

P1 you’ll bring tea OR coffee

P2 You don’t bring tea

C You brought coffee

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