Conditionals/Propositions Flashcards
understand the definition and application of conditionals and propositions
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What is a conditional?
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Uses if then format. I.e., If P then Q
2
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How do you give a counterexample?
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The antecedent is true and the consequent is false
3
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What is an example to the following: If a belief has some justification, then the belief has knowledge.
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I believe that mermaids are real because I saw a scale wash up on shore, so I know mermaids are real. Even though you have some justification, this is not enough justification for the belief to be knowledge
4
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What is a proposition?
A
the kinds of things that can be true or false. Can be definte.
5
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What are things that are propositions?
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Opinions, beliefs, facts
6
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What are thigns that are not propositions?
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questions, commands, reactions