Asked by Hilda Crossley on Apr 24, 2024
Can an invalid argument have a true conclusion?
A) No, because then it would be valid.
B) No, because conclusions are never true or false.
C) Yes, because invalid arguments can have true or false conclusions.
D) Yes, because invalid arguments always have true conclusions.
E) Yes, but only if there are more than two premises.
Invalid Argument
An argument whose conclusion does not logically follow from its premises, even if all the premises are true.
True Conclusion
An outcome of reasoning or argumentation that accurately reflects reality or fact.
- Identify the differences between truth and validity in logical discourse.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between truth and validity in logical discourse.