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What are the types of deductive argument?
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Deductive arguments are arguments in which there is a conclusion that follows from the premises (assumptions). The types of deductive arguments (which is a type of logical arguments) are:
Syllogism: always has two premises and all three statements are categorical propositions, and each term is happens twice. Example:
All humans are mortal.
Socrates is human.
Therefore, Socrates is mortal.
Hypothetical Syllogism: made of if-then statements. Example: if p, then q. If Q, then R. If R, then S. Therefore, if P, then S.
Disjunctive Syllogism: Involves use of either/or. Example: either A or B. Not B. Therefore A.
Modus Ponens (MP): If A (the antecedent) then B (consequent).
Modus Tollens (MT): If P, then Q, not Q, therefore, not P.
Dilemma: No matter what happens, the conclusion is negative.
Syllogism: always has two premises and all three statements are categorical propositions, and each term is happens twice. Example:
All humans are mortal.
Socrates is human.
Therefore, Socrates is mortal.
Hypothetical Syllogism: made of if-then statements. Example: if p, then q. If Q, then R. If R, then S. Therefore, if P, then S.
Disjunctive Syllogism: Involves use of either/or. Example: either A or B. Not B. Therefore A.
Modus Ponens (MP): If A (the antecedent) then B (consequent).
Modus Tollens (MT): If P, then Q, not Q, therefore, not P.
Dilemma: No matter what happens, the conclusion is negative.
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