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lOGIC
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Philosophy
Undergraduate 1
10/13/2016
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Hypothetical syllogism
 Definition
A is a sufficient premise for B;
B is a sufficient premise for C;
So A is sufficient for C.
Term
Modus ponens
 Definition
A is a sufficient premise of B;
If A is true then B must be true.
Term
Modus tollens
 Definition
A is a sufficient premise of B;
If A is false then B is false.
Term
Disjunctive syllogism
 Definition
If A is false then B must be true.
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Constructive dilemma
 Definition
A is a sufficient premise of B;
C is a sufficient premise of D;
If A and C are true then B and D are true.
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