informal fallacies Flashcards by Korinthian m | Brainscape

Q

If X, Then Y
Y
Therefore, X

A

Affirming the Consequent

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Q

If X, Then Y
Not Y
Therefore, Not X

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Modus Tollens

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Q

If X, Then Y
Not X
Therefore, Not Y

A

Denying the Antecedent

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Q

If X, Then Y
X
Therefore Y

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Modus Ponens

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