Question

Construct your own valid DEDUCTIVE arguments by applying the FIVE argument forms (rules) on the worksheet below. You will need to insert your own example for each rule, following the form of the argument. A TRANSLATION KEY MUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH EXERCISE (see above for an example).

FORMS/RULES:

Modus Ponens

1) If p, then q.

2) p.

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3) Thus, q.

Modus Tollens

1) If p, then q.

2) Not q.

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3) Thus, not p.

Hypothetical Syllogism

1) If p, then q.

2) If q, then r.

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3) Thus, if p, then r.

Disjunctive Syllogism

1) p or q.

2) Not p.

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3) Thus, q.

Dilemma

1) p or q.

2) If p, then r.

3) If q, then s.

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4) Thus, r or s.

Answer 1