Modus Ponens Allows Us to Infer

question 22

Multiple Choice

Modus ponens allows us to infer:

• A) the antecedent from the consequent.
• B) the consequent from the antecedent.
• C) that the antecedent is false if the consequent is false.
• D) that the consequent is false if the antecedent is false.

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Definitions:

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