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2 be logical
Introductory logic lessons 23-24
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A syllogism is VALID if and only if the premises ____________ the conclusion. | imply |
| If a syllogism has true premises and a false conclusion, then it is ________________. | invalid |
| Validity depends only on the _____________of the argument, NOT on the meaning or truth of individual statements. | form |
| A ______________ syllogism is valid AND has true premises. | SOUND |
| Because a sound syllogism is valid and has true premises, the conclusion must be ___________ as well. | true |
| Statements are either true or false, while __________________ are valid or invalid. | arguments |
| A _________________ to a syllogism has the same form as the original, but with obviously true premises & an obviously false conclusion. | counterexample |
| The purpose of a counterexample is to expose the __________________ argument to be invalid. | original |
| Do not assume a syllogism is invalid if you cannot think of a counterexample to it. You may simply just need to be more _____________________ . | creative |
| When developing counterexamples, try starting with a false ____________________, then find a middle term that results in true premises. | conclusion |