Asked by Serrita Lindsey on May 16, 2024
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Could there be such a thing as an invalid premise?
A) No, since validity is a property of arguments, not of propositions.
B) No, since every proposition by itself is considered to be valid.
C) Yes, since the premise might be such that no conclusion could ever validly follow from it.
D) Yes, since the premise might not be a properly formed categorical proposition.
E) Yes, since the premise might be irrelevant to the conclusion.
Invalid Premise
A statement or assumption that is incorrect or flawed, which can undermine the validity of an argument.
- Differentiate the notions of truth and validity in logical argumentation.
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Humaira ShamimMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Validity is a property of arguments, not individual propositions or premises. An argument is valid if the conclusion logically follows from the premises, regardless of the truth of those premises.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate the notions of truth and validity in logical argumentation.