Which of the following is not a logically reliable pattern of deductive reasoning?
A. modus ponens
B. affirming the consequent
C. modus tollens
D. a chain argument
Answer: B
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a. Students going to Confucian temples before exams to pray for help. b. Readings and memorizations of Confucius’ writings are now mandatory in schools. c. Statues of Confucius have been erected in public places. d. Prayer to the spirit of Confucius is encouraged in public schools.
The Gospel of John was widely used by Gnostic believers in the second century
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
This philosopher claims that many of the traditional moral systems are created and sustained by the power and dominant
a. Buber b. Rousseau c. Nietzsche d. Aristotle
In a truth table for ~ (E ? ~G) ? (G v ~E), which column goes under the tilde inside the parentheses on the right?
A) TTFFFFTT B) FFFT C) FFTT D) TF