Category: Logic

Construct a truth table for each of the following arguments to determine whether they are valid or invalid. In order to get credit for this assignment, you must show your work (i.e. you must construct a truth table for each example). 1. Premise 1: P → Q, Premise 2: Q → R, Conclusion: P →…

In this assignment, you will explore and clarify the key concepts from Chapter 10 Moore & Parker Critical Thinking (2024 edition), “Deductive Arguments II,” which focuses on truth-functional logic. Begin by defining the main terms introduced in the chapter, such as truth-functional statements, connectives (including and, or, not, if…then), and truth tables. Provide examples of…

I need pages 4-6 finished by November 3rd. The instructions include videos to watch and arguments to consider. Please use Times New Roman font, size 12, with one-inch margins everywhere. No cover page or bibliography is necessary. Double-space it, please.

For this week’s course notes FROM CHATPER 7 ; CRITICAL THINKING BY MOORE & PARKER ; focus on understanding the various types of induction fallacies. These are key concepts in identifying flaws in reasoning when generalizing from specific cases. Your notes should include the following terms: Hasty Generalizing Argument by Anecdote Refutation by Anecdote Hasty…

(We are currently using CHAPTER 7 “BOGUS LOGOS 2” in Moore & Parker Critical Thinking) For this assignment, you will find a news article, social media post, or other piece of media that demonstrates an induction fallacy. Induction fallacies occur when a conclusion is drawn from evidence that is not sufficiently strong or representative to…

PLEASE ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM “PART 1 FINAL DOCX” AND SUPPLEMENT WITH QUOTES FROM THE READINGS ATTACHED

Please upload a document of 400-500 words responding to all of the following instructions: (1) Compose a sound (categorical) syllogism in standard form. (2) List the middle term, major term, & minor term. (3) State the figure and mood of the syllogism. (4) Clearly and fully state Houser’s four rules of validity (5) Articulate why…