Chapter 13

Question 1

Give the simple form of the Simple Constructive Dilema as in your textbook.

Answer 1

If P, then Q: and if R, then Q

Either P or R

Therefore, Q

Question 2

Give the simple form of the Simple Destructive Dilema as in your textbook.

Answer 2

If P, then Q: and if P, then R

Either not Q or not R

Therefore, not P

Question 3

Give the complex form of the Complex Constructive Dilema as in your textbook.

Answer 3

If P, then Q: and if R, then S

Either P or R

Therefore, either Q or S

Question 4

Give the complex form of the Complex Destructive Dilema as in your textbook.

Answer 4

If P, then Q: and if R, then S

Either not Q or not S

Therefore, either not P or not R