Introductory Definitions
The science and art of reasoning well
What is logic?
"Why should I study math? I don't want to be a math teacher." is an example of
What is a red herring?
A step by step deduction of an conclusion from a set of premises, each step being justified by an appropriate basic rule
What is formal proof of validity?
p ⊃ q
p
... q
What is modus ponens?
Name of the minion constantly disrupting class
Who is Stuart?
Reasoning with probability from examples or experience to general rules
What is Induction?
"Why is the president always so grumpy? Is it because he wanted to be an astronaut but his mommy made him become president?" is an example of
What is loaded question?
A valid argument form which can be used to justify steps in a proof
What is rule of inference?
p ⊃ q
q ⊃ r
... p ⊃ r
What is hypothetical syllogism?
Name of Mr. Martin's favorite book series
What is Lord of the Rings?
Reasoning with certainty from premises to conclusions
What is Deduction?
"Team USA was elected from the best players in the United States. Since they are all the best at their positions, this team is going to win." is an example of
What is part to whole fallacy?
Forms of equivalent statements
What are rules of replacement?
( p ⊃ q) · (r ⊃ s)
p ∨ r
...q ∨ s
What is constructive dilemma?
Name of Mr. Martin's favorite college football team
What is Army?
Word with more that one definition
What is ambiguous?
"If you're going to add that much salt to the soup, you might as well pour the whole container in" is an example of
What is slippery slope?
A listing of the possible truth values from a set of one or more propositions.
What is a truth table?
p ∨ q
˜p
...q
What is disjunctive syllogism?
The name of the university Socrates attends in the Best Things in Life
What is Desperate State University?
What is vague?
"I don't think I can go wrong to invest is the Pffizt-Hickup Amalgamated Tweezers Factory. Everybody knows the whole economy is booming." is an example of
What is Whole-to-Part fallacy?
If the premises and conclusion are true than the argument is said to be
p
q
...p · q
What is conjunction?
Voiceless it cries, wingless flutters
Toothless bites, mouthless mutters
What is wind?