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Argument forms
These are valid and Invalid argument froms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Modus Ponens - Valid | If p, then q. P. So, q. |
| Modus Tollens - Valid | If p, Then q. Not q. So, not p. |
| The hypothetical Syllogism - Valid | If p, Then q. If q, then r. So, if p, then r. |
| The disjunctive Syllogism - Valid | p or q. Not p. SO, q. |
| Valid catigorical syllogism - Valid | All As are B. S is an A. so, S is a B. |
| Affirming the Consequent - Invalid | If p, then q. q. So, p. |
| Denying the antecedent - Invalid | if p, Then q. Not p. So, not q. |
| Invalid Catigorical syllogism - Invalid | All As are B. S is B. So S is A. |