Translate the Given Paragraphs into Arguments Written in PL

question 269

Essay

translate the given paragraphs into arguments written in PL. Then, derive their conclusions using the rules of inference from section 3.4 (MP, MT, DS, HS, Add, Conj, Simp, CD, DM, Dist, Assoc, Com, DN, Cont, Impl, Equiv, Exp, Taut).
-If neuroscience makes progress, then the mind is the brain. If the mind is soul-like, then rational thought is inexplicable. If neuroscience does not progress, then the mind is soul-like. If philosophy of mind is vacuous, then the mind is not the brain and rational thought is explicable. So, philosophy of mind is not vacuous.

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Definitions:

Sound Wave

A wave of compression and rarefaction, by which sound is propagated in an elastic medium such as air, water, or solid materials.

Choroid Layer

A layer of cells filled with black pigment that absorbs light and prevents reflected light from blurring the image that falls on the retina; the layer of the eyeball outside the retina.

Black Pigment

A substance that gives a dark color to materials, often used in cosmetics, art, and the natural coloration of organisms.

Vertebrate Eyes

The specialized organ in vertebrates that allows for the perception of vision, consisting of structures such as the cornea, iris, lens, and retina.