Week 4

Question 1

what is this (If –A- then -B–) If A is true then B is true

Answer 1

conditional statements or hypotheticals

Question 2

antecedent in the hypotheticals (is it A or B)

Answer 2

(If –A- then -B–)
A = antecedent

Question 3

consequent in the hypotheticals (is it A or B)

Answer 3

(If –A- then -B–)
B = consequent

Question 4

Hypothetical Syllogisms: Modus ponens

Answer 4

have valid form since the condition of “if” is met

If A is true B is true
A IS true
so, B is true

Affirming Antecedent

Question 5

Error of Modus Ponens

Answer 5

If A is true B is true
B Is true
so, A is true

^This is wrong, We are sure if A is true B is true, BUT just cuz B is true doesnt mean A is true

Question 6

Hypothetical Syllogisms: Modus Tollens

Answer 6

If A then B
not B
so not A

Denying the consequent

Question 7

Logical Error of Modus Tollens

Answer 7

If A then B
not A
so not B

^wrong, it should be the consequent that is being denied

Question 8

Hypothetical Syllogisms: Chain argument

Answer 8

If A, then B.
If B, then C.
Therefore, if A, then C.

Question 9

Argument by Elimination (disjunctive argument)

Answer 9

Either A or B.
Not A.
Therefore, B.

Question 10

false dichotomy

Answer 10

presenting only 2 options as if thats the only options

Question 11

learn about standardized form / categorized

Answer 11

kk