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modus ponens

If P, then Q. P Therefore, Q.

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modus tollens

If P then Q. Not-Q. Therefore, not-P.

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Hypothetical syllogism

If P, then Q. if Q then R. Therefore, if P then R.

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disjunctive syllogism

P or Q. Not-P. Therefore, Q. OR P or Q. Not-Q. Therefore, P.

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affirming the consequent

If P then Q. Q. Therefore P.

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If P then Q. Not-P. Therefore, not-Q.

invalid argument form

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dilemma

P or Q. If P then R. If Q then S. Therefore, R or S.

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simplified form of dilemma

P or Q. If P then R. If Q then R. Therefore, R.