Logical Syllogism: Understanding Logical Reasoning
Learn the basics of logical syllogism with this practical guide. From the structure and types of syllogisms to common fallacies and examples, this resource covers all the essential information you need to understand this fundamental concept in logic and critical thinking. Modus ponens: Modus ponens, also known as modus ponendo ponens or the law of detachment, is a logical rule that states that if a conditional statement (if P then Q) is true and the antecedent (P) is also true, then the consequent (Q) must be true. For example: If it rains, the streets will be wet. (if P then Q) It is raining. (P) Therefore, the streets are wet. (Q) Modus ponens is a valid form of reasoning because if the conditional statement is true and the antecedent is true, then the consequent must also be true. References: Hurley, P. (2010). A concise introduction to logic (12th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. (n.d.). Modus ponens. Retrieved from https://plato.stanford.edu/entr…
