Logic 13 & 14

Question 1

Enthymeme

Answer 1

An enthymeme is an argument in which a statement is unstated and assumed. Specificaly, it is a syllogism with one assumed statement.

Question 2

Hypothetical

Answer 2

A hypothetical is a statement that affirms an outcome based on a condition. It has the form If P then Q.

Question 3

Pure Hypothetical Syllogism

Answer 3

A pure hypothetical syllogism is an argument that uses only hypothetical statements.

Question 4

Antecedent

Answer 4

An antecedent of a hypothetical statement is the condition, the part following the “if.” The consequent is the result of the condition, the part after the “Then.”

Question 5

Mixed Hypothetical Syllogism

Answer 5

A mixed hypothetical syllogism is an argument that uses both hypothetical and categorical statements.

Question 6

Invalid

Answer 6

1. Affirming the consequent
2. Denying the antecedent