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objective theory of truth
All declarative sentences (propositions) are either true or false, even if when we use them we don't know.
all..are..even
argument
An argument is a "piece of reasoning" in which one or more propositions are used in support of another.
an..is..in which..of
induction
An argument in which the conclusion is not entailed in the premises.
deduction
An argument in which the conclusion is entailed in the premises.
cogent arguments
Arguments in which it is reasonable to believe the conclusion based upon the premises.
reasonable
pattern 1
Most As are Bs
X is an A
........
X is a B
Pattern 2
X is an A
X is a B
Most ABs are Cs
.....
X is a C
Pattern 3
All As are Bs
Most Bs are Cs
X is an A
.....
X is a C
contradictories
Two propositions ate contradictories if one is the denial or negation of the other-that is, they cannot both be true and cannot both be false
contraries
Two propositions are said to be contraries if they cannot both be true- that is if the truth of one entails the falsity of the other-but both can be false.
ball game
subcontraries
Two propositions are said to be subcontraries if they cannot both be false, although they may both be true.
I
All movies have endings
All films are movies
Therefore all films have endings
II
All two part movies have no actors
All Hunger Games movies have two parts
Therefore all Hunger Games movies have no actors
V
All pencils have ingredients
All cookies have pencils
Therefore all cookies have ingredients
VI
All movies have sound
all cartoons have sound
therefore all cartoons are movies
VII
All movies have sound
all cartoons have sound
therefore all movies are cartoons