Construct your own valid DEDUCTIVE arguments by applying theFIVE argument forms (rules) on the worksheetbelow. You will need to insert your own example for eachrule, following the form of the argument. A TRANSLATION KEYMUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH EXERCISE (see above for anexample).
FORMS/RULES:
Modus Ponens
1) If p, then q.
2) p.
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3) Thus, q.
Modus Tollens
1) If p, then q.
2) Not q.
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3) Thus, not p.
Hypothetical Syllogism
1) If p, then q.
2) If q, then r.
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3) Thus, if p, then r.
Disjunctive Syllogism
1) p or q.
2) Not p.
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3) Thus, q.
Dilemma
1) p or q.
2) If p, then r.
3) If q, then s.
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4) Thus, r or s.
