deductive arguments Flashcards
1
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what is hypothetical syllogism
A
3 lines argument (2 premise + 1 conclusion)
2
Q
what is modus ponens
A
if a then b,
a
therefore, b
3
Q
what is chain arguments
A
if A, then b
if b, then c
therefore, if a then c
4
Q
what is modus tollens
A
if a then b
not b
therefore not a
5
Q
what is categorical syllogism
A
3 lines argument with the word “all”, “some” or “no”
6
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what is argument by elimination
A
either jane or jack ate it
jane didn’t ate it
therefore jack ate it
7
Q
what is arggument for defintion
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jane is a surgeon, therfore jane must be a doctor
bob is a 5 years old. therefore bob is a child
8
Q
what we got for deductive argument?
A
categorial syllogism n hypothethical syllogism
argument by elimination
argument by mathematics
argument by definition
