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3 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
Define a premise in your own words.
Think about what supports or leads to a conclusion.
Provide an example of a valid argument.
Use a simple example with clear premises.
What does it mean for an argument to be valid?
Focus on the relationship between premises and conclusion.
Modus Ponens applies to which of the following?
Identify the structure of Modus Ponens.
Given premises: 'If I study, then I will pass the test' and 'I did not pass'. Determine the validity and explain using logical principles.
Focus on the implications of negating the conclusion.
Formulate an argument with two premises that exemplify Modus Tollens, and verify its validity.
Verify by checking both the structure and truth of the premises.
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