inferences Flashcards
1
Q
if A then B
A
—
B
A
modus ponens (valid)
2
Q
if A then B
B
—
A
A
affirming the consequent (invalid)
3
Q
if A then B
Not B
—
Not A
A
modus tollens (valid)
4
Q
if A then B
not A
—
not B
A
denying the antecedent (invalid)
5
Q
A
A
double negation elimination (valid)
6
Q
A or B or C not A not B --- C
A
disjunctive syllogism (valid)
7
Q
A or B if A then C if B then C --- C
A
disjunction elimination (valid)