DM-LG-ARG-PQ-1

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What is a valid argument?

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An argument is valid if the conclusion logically follows from the premises. If the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true.

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What is an invalid argument?

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An argument is invalid if the conclusion does not logically follow from the premises, meaning that even if the premises are true, the conclusion can be false.

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Define Modus Ponens.

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Modus Ponens is a rule of inference that states if 'p implies q' (p → q) is true and 'p' is true, then 'q' must also be true.

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Define Modus Tollens.

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Modus Tollens is a rule of inference that states if 'p implies q' (p → q) is true and 'q' is false, then 'p' must also be false.

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What is the Fallacy of Converse?

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The Fallacy of Converse occurs when one assumes that if 'p implies q' (p → q) is true, then 'q implies p' (q → p) is also true, which is not necessarily valid.

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What is the Fallacy of Inverse?

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The Fallacy of Inverse occurs when one assumes that if 'p implies q' (p → q) is true, then 'not p implies not q' (¬p → ¬q) is also true, which is not necessarily valid.

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What is Simplification in logic?

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Simplification is a rule of inference that allows one to conclude 'p' from 'p and q' (p ∧ q).

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What is Conjunction in logic?

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Conjunction is a rule of inference that allows one to combine two statements 'p' and 'q' into 'p and q' (p ∧ q).

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What is Disjunctive Syllogism?

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Disjunctive Syllogism is a rule of inference that states if 'p or q' (p ∨ q) is true and 'not p' (¬p) is true, then 'q' must be true.

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What is a syllogism?

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A syllogism is a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises).