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Terminology
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- 1Necessary ConditionA condition q is necessary for p if it is impossible for something to be p without being q
- 2Sufficient ConditionA condition q is sufficient for p if it is impossible for something to be q and not p
- 3Deductive ArgumentsThe truth of the premise(s) guarantees the conclusion
- 4Inductive ArgumentsProvide probabilistic support; it is improbable, but possible, that the conclusion is false
- 5Modus Ponens (affirming the antecedent/law of detachment)1) If p then q
2) p
Therefore, q - 6Modus Tollens (denying the consequent)1) If p then q
2) not q
Therefore, not p - 7Disjunctive Syllogism1) Either p or q
2) Not q
Therefore, p - 8Hypothetical Syllogism1) If p then q
2) If q then r
Therefore, If p then r - 9Enumerative Arguments1) All observed A's have been B's
Therefore, probably all A's everywhere are B's
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- none philosophy Flashcards on Terminology, created by Calanthe Ráverië on 13/10/2019.
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