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Symbolic Logic
Quiz 1, Basic Vocab
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Philosophy
Undergraduate 2
01/26/2011

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Statement
Definition
whatever is true or false; fits into "I believe..."
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Proposition
Definition
abstract bearer of truth value
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Consistent Set
Definition
If it's possible for all members of the set to be true at the same time
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Argument
Definition
list of statements: must include a conclusion and supporting premises
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Deductive Validity
Definition
premises + denial of conclusion form an inconsistent set
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"If"
Definition
doesn't indicate a premise, rather it introduces a conditional statement
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Enthymemes
Definition
incomplete arguments
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Deductively Sound
Definition
Deductively valid and has no false premises
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Inductive Arguments
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Probablistic
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Ampliative
Definition
conclusion has more information than is contained in the premises
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