7.4. Question 10

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a proposition?

   Hint

   Think of a declarative sentence.

2. 2.

   Explain Modus Ponens in your own words.

   Hint

   It’s a way to deduce information.

3. 3.

   What is Modus Ponens?

   • A rule of syllogism
   • A rule of implication
   • A rule of negation

   Hint

   Focus on what it allows you to do.

4. 4.

   If p is true and p → q is true, what can we conclude?

   Hint

   Think about the implication.

5. 5.

   Create a set of premises using Modus Ponens that leads to a false conclusion, then explain why it’s invalid.

   Hint

   Focus on contradictions in your conclusions.

6. 6.

   Analyze a real-life scenario and construct an argument using Modus Ponens to arrive at an unintended conclusion.

   Hint

   Identify misleading premises leading to false conclusions.