PHI 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Logical Form

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: PHI 1101
• Professor: Vincent Bergeron

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First question: symbolize the following statements using the dictionary provided. 10 statements, 1 pt each 10 pts. Second question: symbolize the following arguments using the dictionary provided. State whether or not the argument form is valid. 8 statements, 2 pts each 16 pts. Third question: in the following questions state whether a or b is a necessary and/or sufficient answer for b (or a) and give a brief explanation of your findings. 5 statements, 2pts each 10 pts. Fourth question: show that the following argument forms are valid by using constructive values we have studied in this course that are included in the appendix. A v b, ~a, c v d, conclusion b. 2 statements, 3 pts each 6 pts each. Fifth question: symbolize the following arguments and show that they are valid by showing proofs of the construction of their premises. Given an argument in english, symbolize it, put it in form, derive proof.