Definitions
Species that do not overlap.
What is mutually exclusive?
A definition that shows relationships or reduces ambiguity by providing a single, established meaning of a term.
What is lexical?
The science and art of reasoning well.
What is logic?
This Latin term means that an argument is invalid.
What is non sequitur?
A statement that affirms an outcome based on a condition. It has the form If P then Q.
What is a hypothetical statement?
No other types exist.
What is exhaustive?
A definitino that seeks to make more precise what ws previously vague or fuzzy.
What is precising?
A concept that is expressed precisely in words.
What is a term?
If P then Q
P
Therefore, Q
What is modus ponens?
An argument that uses only hypothetical statements.
What is a pure hypothetical syllogim?
The sum of all individual objects described by a term.
What is extension?
A definition that increases the vocabulary of a language; a new word is invented, or an existing word is applied in a new way.
What is stipulative?
Reasoning with probability from examples or experience to general rules.
What is induction?
If P then Q
Q
Therefore, P
What is affirming the consequent?
The condition of a hypothetical statement. The part following "if."
What is an antecedent?
The sum of all common attributes denoted by a term.
What is intension?
A definition that explains a concept theoretically.
What is theoretical?
A type of deductive argument in which the conclusion connects one category (or term) with another.
What is a syllogism?
If P then Q
Not P
Therefore, not Q
What is denying the antecedent?
The result of the condition of a hypothetical statement. The part following "then."
What is a consequent?
A sentence that is either true or false.
What is a statement?
A definition that influences attitudes.
What is persuasive?
What is deduction?
If P then Q
Not Q
Therefore, not P
What is modus tollens?
An argument that uses both hypothetical and categorical statements.
What is a mixed hypothetical syllogism?