For the third exam you will need to memorize the first 9 Rules of Inference, the Elementary Valid Argument Forms. You will be provided with a list of the 10 Replacement Rules. In addition to memorizing this material, you should also be able to do the following: Identify which rule of inference is used to reach a conclusion. When given a formal proof, identify which rule justifies each step. Provide formal proofs of validity that can be completed in 2 or 3 steps using the Elementary Valid Argument Forms . Develop a formal proof of validity for an argument using the Elementary Valid Argument Forms. Symbolize an argument and then give a formal proof of validity for it using the Elementary Valid Argument Forms. Provide formal proofs of validity that can be completed in 2 or 3 steps using all 19 Rules of Inference. |
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