Propositional Logic Argument Analysis

Analyze the argument (letter below) and provide how the argument can be symbolized.

1. Identify the argument form

2. Using the argument form identified in 1. show how the argument can be symbolized

Example of Argument forms:

• Disjunctive Syllogism (DS):
• Pure Hypothetical Syllogism (HS)
• Modus Ponens (MP)
• Modus Ponens (MP)
• Affirming the Consequent (AC)
• Denying the Antecedent (DA)
• Constructive Dilemma (CD
• Destructive Dilemma (DD)

Letter: If the death penalty deters one person from becoming a murderer, it is effective. There are also some other important reasons for having the death penalty. First, the families and friends of innocent victims have the right to see effective retribution. Second, terminating the life of a killer is more economical than keeping him in jail at the taxpayers expense. Third, everyone will have greater respect for the judicial system when justice is carried out. Doug Kroker