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Introduction To Logic 15th Edition Irving M. Copi, Carl Cohen, Victor Rodych - Solutions

Use truth tables to decide which of the following biconditionals are tautologies.p = [p ꓦ (q ꓦ ~ q)]
Use indirect proof to prove that the following statements are tautologies.(A ⊃ B) ꓦ (~ A ⊃ B)
Use Conditional Proof (C.P.) to prove that the following statements are tautologies.(W ⊃ X) ⊃ [(X ⊃ Y) ⊃ (W ⊃ Y)]
For each of the following arguments, it is possible to provide a formal proof of validity by validly inferring just three statements. Writing these out, carefully and accurately, will strengthen your command of the rules of inference, a needed preparation for the construction of proofs that are
Translate each of the following into the logical notation of propositional functions and quantifiers, in each case using the abbreviations suggested and making each formula begin with a quantifier, not with a negation symbol.Only citizens of the United States can vote in U.S. elections. (Cx: x is a
Here follows a set of twenty elementary valid arguments. They are valid because each of them is exactly in the form of one of the nine elementary valid argument forms. For each of them, state the rule of inference by which its conclusion follows from its premise or premises.(P1): Q ⊃ (O ꓦ
For each of the following, either construct a formal proof of validity or prove invalidity by means of the STTT. In each case, use the notation in parentheses.If there is a single norm for greatness of poetry, then Milton and Edgar Guest cannot both be great poets. If either Pope or Dryden is
For each of the following arguments, inferring just two statements from the premises will produce a formal proof of its validity. Construct a formal proof for each of these arguments.In these formal proofs, and in all the proofs to follow in later sections, note to the right of each inferred
Use indirect proof to prove that the following statements are tautologies.(A ⊃ B) ꓦ (B ⊃A)
Use Conditional Proof (C.P.) to prove that the following statements are tautologies.[(W ⊃ X) ⋅ (W ⊃ Y)] ⊃ [W ⊃ (W ꓦ Y)]
For each of the following arguments, a formal proof of validity can be constructed without great difficulty, although some of the proofs may require a sequence of eight or nine statements (including premises) for their completion.(P1): A ⊃ B(P2): A ꓦ (C ⋅ D)(P3): ~ B ⋅ ~ E∴ C
Translate each of the following into the logical notation of propositional functions and quantifiers, in each case using the abbreviations suggested and making each formula begin with a quantifier, not with a negation symbol.Citizens of the United States can vote only in U.S. elections. (Ex: x is
For the following statements, if there are forced truth-value assignments, make them. If there are no forced truth-value assignments, determine, using Maxim V, the requisite truth-value combinations on which, and the number of ways that, the statement can be true (or false), as the case requires.(C
The following set of arguments involves, in each case, one inference only, in which one of the ten logical equivalences set forth in this section has been employed. Here are two examples, the first two in the exercise set immediately following.(P1): [(~ A ⋅ B) ⋅ (C ꓦ D)] ꓦ [~ (~ A ⋅ B)
Here follows a set of twenty elementary valid arguments. They are valid because each of them is exactly in the form of one of the nine elementary valid argument forms. For each of them, state the rule of inference by which its conclusion follows from its premise or premises.(P1): (S ⊃ T) ⊃ (U
For each of the following, either construct a formal proof of validity or prove invalidity by means of the STTT. In each case, use the notation in parentheses.If the butler were present, he would have been seen; and if he had been seen, he would have been questioned. If he had been questioned, he
For each of the following arguments, inferring just two statements from the premises will produce a formal proof of its validity. Construct a formal proof for each of these arguments.In these formal proofs, and in all the proofs to follow in later sections, note to the right of each inferred
Use indirect proof to prove that the following statements are tautologies.(A ⊃ B) ꓦ (B ⊃C)
Use Conditional Proof (C.P.) to prove that the following statements are tautologies.[(W ⊃ X) ⋅ (W ⊃ Y)] ⊃ [W ⊃ (W ⋅ Y)]
For each of the following arguments, a formal proof of validity can be constructed without great difficulty, although some of the proofs may require a sequence of eight or nine statements (including premises) for their completion.(P1): (F ⊃ G) ⋅ (H ⊃ I)(P2): J ⊃ K(P3): (F ꓦ J) ⋅ (H ꓦ
Translate each of the following into the logical notation of propositional functions and quantifiers, in each case using the abbreviations suggested and making each formula begin with a quantifier, not with a negation symbol.Not every applicant was hired. ( Ax: x is an applicant; Hx: x was hired.)
For the following statements, if there are forced truth-value assignments, make them. If there are no forced truth-value assignments, determine, using Maxim V, the requisite truth-value combinations on which, and the number of ways that, the statement can be true (or false), as the case requires.(C
The following set of arguments involves, in each case, one inference only, in which one of the ten logical equivalences set forth in this section has been employed. Here are two examples, the first two in the exercise set immediately following.(P1): [~ E ꓦ (~~ F ⊃ G)] ⋅ [~ E ꓦ (F ⊃ G)]∴
Here follows a set of twenty elementary valid arguments. They are valid because each of them is exactly in the form of one of the nine elementary valid argument forms. For each of them, state the rule of inference by which its conclusion follows from its premise or premises.(P1): (W ⋅ ∼X) ≡
For each of the following, either construct a formal proof of validity or prove invalidity by means of the STTT. In each case, use the notation in parentheses.If the butler told the truth, then the window was closed when he entered the room; and if the gardener told the truth, then the automatic
For each of the following arguments, inferring just two statements from the premises will produce a formal proof of its validity. Construct a formal proof for each of these arguments.In these formal proofs, and in all the proofs to follow in later sections, note to the right of each inferred
Use indirect proof to prove that the following statements are tautologies.(A ⊃ B) ꓦ (~ A ⊃ C)
Use Conditional Proof (C.P.) to prove that the following statements are tautologies.(W ⊃ X) ⊃ [W ⊃ (W ⋅ X)]
Translate each of the following into the logical notation of propositional functions and quantifiers, in each case using the abbreviations suggested and making each formula begin with a quantifier, not with a negation symbol.Not any applicant was hired. (Ax: x is an applicant; Hx: x was hired.)
For each of the following arguments, a formal proof of validity can be constructed without great difficulty, although some of the proofs may require a sequence of eight or nine statements (including premises) for their completion.(P1): (~ M ⋅ ~ N) ⊃ (O ⊃ N)(P2): N ⊃ M(P3): ~ M∴ ~ O
For the following statements, if there are forced truth-value assignments, make them. If there are no forced truth-value assignments, determine, using Maxim V, the requisite truth-value combinations on which, and the number of ways that, the statement can be true (or false), as the case requires.(J
The following set of arguments involves, in each case, one inference only, in which one of the ten logical equivalences set forth in this section has been employed. Here are two examples, the first two in the exercise set immediately following.(P1): [H ⋅ (I ꓦ J)] ꓦ [H ⋅ (K ⊃ ~ L)]∴ H
Here follows a set of twenty elementary valid arguments. They are valid because each of them is exactly in the form of one of the nine elementary valid argument forms. For each of them, state the rule of inference by which its conclusion follows from its premise or premises.(P1): [(H ⋅ ~ I) ⊃
For each of the following, either construct a formal proof of validity or prove invalidity by means of the STTT. In each case, use the notation in parentheses.Their chief would leave the country if she feared capture, and she would not leave the country unless she feared capture. If she feared
For each of the following arguments, inferring just two statements from the premises will produce a formal proof of its validity. Construct a formal proof for each of these arguments.In these formal proofs, and in all the proofs to follow in later sections, note to the right of each inferred
Use indirect proof to prove that the following statements are tautologies.A ꓦ (A ⊃ B)
Use Conditional Proof (C.P.) to prove that the following statements are tautologies.(W ⊃ X) ⊃ [(~ W ⊃ X) ⊃ X]
Translate each of the following into the logical notation of propositional functions and quantifiers, in each case using the abbreviations suggested and making each formula begin with a quantifier, not with a negation symbol.Nothing of importance was said. ( Lx: x is of importance; Sx: x was said.)
For each of the following arguments, a formal proof of validity can be constructed without great difficulty, although some of the proofs may require a sequence of eight or nine statements (including premises) for their completion.(P1): (K ꓦ L) ⊃ (M ꓦ N)(P2): (M ꓦ N) ⊃ (O ⋅ P)(P3): K∴ O
For the following statements, if there are forced truth-value assignments, make them. If there are no forced truth-value assignments, determine, using Maxim V, the requisite truth-value combinations on which, and the number of ways that, the statement can be true (or false), as the case requires.(D
For the following statements, if there are forced truth-value assignments, make them. If there are no forced truth-value assignments, determine, using Maxim V, the requisite truth-value combinations on which, and the number of ways that, the statement can be true (or false), as the case requires.(D
The following set of arguments involves, in each case, one inference only, in which one of the ten logical equivalences set forth in this section has been employed. Here are two examples, the first two in the exercise set immediately following.(P1): (~ M ꓦ ~ N) . (O ⊃ ~~ P)∴ ~ (M ⋅ N) ⊃
Here follows a set of twenty elementary valid arguments. They are valid because each of them is exactly in the form of one of the nine elementary valid argument forms. For each of them, state the rule of inference by which its conclusion follows from its premise or premises.(P1): (C ꓦ D) ⊃ [(O
For each of the following, either construct a formal proof of validity or prove invalidity by means of the STTT. In each case, use the notation in parentheses.If the investigators of extrasensory perception are regarded as honest, then considerable evidence for extrasensory perception must be
For each of the following arguments, inferring just two statements from the premises will produce a formal proof of its validity. Construct a formal proof for each of these arguments.In these formal proofs, and in all the proofs to follow in later sections, note to the right of each inferred
Use indirect proof to prove that the following statements are tautologies.R ≡ ~~ R
Use Conditional Proof (C.P.) to prove that the following statements are tautologies.(W ⊃ X) ⊃ [(W ⋅ Y) ⊃ (X ⋅ Y)]
For each of the following arguments, a formal proof of validity can be constructed without great difficulty, although some of the proofs may require a sequence of eight or nine statements (including premises) for their completion.(P1): (Q ⊃ R) ⋅ (S ⊃ T)(P2): (U ⊃ V) ⋅ (W ⊃ X)(P3): Q ꓦ
Translate each of the following into the logical notation of propositional functions and quantifiers, in each case using the abbreviations suggested and making each formula begin with a quantifier, not with a negation symbol.They have the right to criticize who have a heart to help. (Cx: x has the
For each of the following arguments, use the STTT to determine whether the argument is valid or invalid. For some of these arguments, Steps 2 C , 3 C , and 4 (i.e., the C-Sequence) will be most efficient; for some of these arguments Steps 2 P , 3 P , and 4 (i.e., the P-Sequence) will be most
For each of the following, either construct a formal proof of validity or prove invalidity by means of the STTT. In each case, use the notation in parentheses.If we buy a lot, then we will build a house. If we buy a lot, then if we build a house we will buy furniture. If we build a house, then if
For each of the following arguments, inferring just two statements from the premises will produce a formal proof of its validity. Construct a formal proof for each of these arguments.In these formal proofs, and in all the proofs to follow in later sections, note to the right of each inferred
Use indirect proof to prove that the following statements are tautologies.G ≡ [G ⋅ (G ꓦ H)]
Use Conditional Proof (C.P.) to prove that the following statements are tautologies.[(W ⊃ X) ⊃ X] ⊃ (W ꓦ X)
For each of the following arguments, a formal proof of validity can be constructed without great difficulty, although some of the proofs may require a sequence of eight or nine statements (including premises) for their completion.(P1): W ⊃ X(P2): (W ⋅ X) ⊃ Y(P3): (W ⋅ Y) ⊃ Z∴ W ⊃ Z
Translate each of the following into the logical notation of propositional functions and quantifiers, in each case making the formula begin with a quantifier, not with a negation symbol.Nothing is attained in war except by calculation.—Napoleon Bonaparte
For each of the following arguments, use the STTT to determine whether the argument is valid or invalid. For some of these arguments, Steps 2 C , 3 C , and 4 (i.e., the C-Sequence) will be most efficient; for some of these arguments Steps 2 P , 3 P , and 4 (i.e., the P-Sequence) will be most
For each of the following, either construct a formal proof of validity or prove invalidity by means of the STTT. In each case, use the notation in parentheses.If your prices are low, then your sales will be high, and if you sell quality merchandise, then your customers will be satisfied. So if your
For each of the following arguments, inferring just two statements from the premises will produce a formal proof of its validity. Construct a formal proof for each of these arguments.In these formal proofs, and in all the proofs to follow in later sections, note to the right of each inferred
Use indirect proof to prove that the following statements are tautologies.G ≡ [G ꓦ (G ⋅ H)]
Use Conditional Proof (C.P.) to prove that the following statements are tautologies.(G ⊃ H) ⊃ [(F ꓦ G) ⊃ (H ꓦ F)]
For each of the following arguments, a formal proof of validity can be constructed without great difficulty, although some of the proofs may require a sequence of eight or nine statements (including premises) for their completion.(P1): A ⊃ B(P2): C ⊃ D(P3): A ⊃ C∴ (A ⋅ B) ꓦ (C ⋅ D)
Translate each of the following into the logical notation of propositional functions and quantifiers, in each case making the formula begin with a quantifier, not with a negation symbol.No one doesn’t believe in laws of nature.—Donna Haraway, The Chronicle of HigherEducation, 28 June 1996
For each of the following arguments, use the STTT to determine whether the argument is valid or invalid. For some of these arguments, Steps 2 C , 3 C , and 4 (i.e., the C-Sequence) will be most efficient; for some of these arguments Steps 2 P , 3 P , and 4 (i.e., the P-Sequence) will be most
For each of the following, either construct a formal proof of validity or prove invalidity by means of the STTT. In each case, use the notation in parentheses.If your prices are low, then your sales will be high, and if you sell quality merchandise, then your customers will be satisfied. So if
For each of the following arguments, inferring just two statements from the premises will produce a formal proof of its validity. Construct a formal proof for each of these arguments.In these formal proofs, and in all the proofs to follow in later sections, note to the right of each inferred
Use indirect proof to prove that the following statements are tautologies.~ [(D ⊃ ~ D) ⋅ (~ D ⊃ D)]
Use Conditional Proof (C.P.) to prove that the following statements are tautologies.[A ⊃ (B ⋅ C)] ⊃ {[B ⊃ (D ⋅ E)] ⊃ (A . D)}
For each of the following arguments, a formal proof of validity can be constructed without great difficulty, although some of the proofs may require a sequence of eight or nine statements (including premises) for their completion.(P1): (E ꓦ F) ⊃ (G ⋅ H)(P2): (G ꓦ H) ⊃ I(P3): E∴ I
Translate each of the following into the logical notation of propositional functions and quantifiers, in each case making the formula begin with a quantifier, not with a negation symbol.He only earns his freedom and existence who daily conquers them anew.—Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Faust, Part II
For each of the following arguments, use the STTT to determine whether the argument is valid or invalid. For some of these arguments, Steps 2 C , 3 C , and 4 (i.e., the C-Sequence) will be most efficient; for some of these arguments Steps 2 P , 3 P , and 4 (i.e., the P-Sequence) will be most
For each of the following, either construct a formal proof of validity or prove invalidity by means of the STTT. In each case, use the notation in parentheses.If Jordan joins the alliance, then either Algeria or Syria boycotts it. If Kuwait joins the alliance, then either Syria or Iraq boycotts it.
For each of the following arguments, inferring just two statements from the premises will produce a formal proof of its validity. Construct a formal proof for each of these arguments.In these formal proofs, and in all the proofs to follow in later sections, note to the right of each inferred
Use indirect proof to prove that the following statements are tautologies.(Q ⊃ R) ≡ [~ R ⊃ ~ Q)]
Use Conditional Proof (C.P.) to prove that the following statements are tautologies.[(A ꓦ B) ⊃ C] . {[C ꓦ D) ⊃ E] ⊃ (A ⊃ E)}
For each of the following arguments, a formal proof of validity can be constructed without great difficulty, although some of the proofs may require a sequence of eight or nine statements (including premises) for their completion.(P1): J ⊃ K(P2): K ꓦ L(P3): (L ⋅ ~ J) ⊃ (M ⋅ ~ J)(P4): ~
Translate each of the following into the logical notation of propositional functions and quantifiers, in each case making the formula begin with a quantifier, not with a negation symbol.No man is thoroughly miserable unless he be condemned to live in Ireland.—Jonathan Swift
If we replace statement variables p, q, r and s in the foregoing argument form with simple statements T, U, V and W, respectively, we get the following argument.(P1): T ⊃ (U ⋅ V)(P2): (U ꓦ V) ⊃ W∴ T ⊃ W(P1): p ⊃ (q ⋅ r)(P2): (q ꓦ r) ⊃ s∴ p ⊃ s
For each of the following arguments, inferring just two statements from the premises will produce a formal proof of its validity. Construct a formal proof for each of these arguments.In these formal proofs, and in all the proofs to follow in later sections, note to the right of each inferred
For each of the following, either construct a formal proof of validity or prove invalidity by means of the STTT. In each case, use the notation in parentheses.If either Jordan or Algeria joins the alliance, then if either Syria or Kuwait boycotts it, then although Iraq does not boycott it, Yemen
Use indirect proof to prove that the following statements are tautologies.(Q ⊃ R) ⊃ [(P ⊃ Q) ⊃ (P ⊃ R)]32
Use Conditional Proof (C.P.) to prove that the following statements are tautologies.[(A ⊃ B) ⊃ A] ⊃ A
For each of the following arguments, a formal proof of validity can be constructed without great difficulty, although some of the proofs may require a sequence of eight or nine statements (including premises) for their completion.(P1): (N ꓦ O) ⊃ P(P2): (P ꓦ Q) ⊃ R(P3): Q ꓦ N(P4): ~ Q∴ R
Translate each of the following into the logical notation of propositional functions and quantifiers, in each case making the formula begin with a quantifier, not with a negation symbol.Not everything good is safe, and not everything dangerous is bad.—David Brooks, in The Weekly Standard, 18
Identify the kinds of agreement or disagreement most probably exhibited by the following pairs:a. A bad peace is even worse than war.—Tacitus, Annalsb. The most disadvantageous peace is better than the most just war. —Desiderius Erasmus, Adagia , 1539
Each of the following arguments in English may be similarly translated, and for each, a formal proof of validity (using only the nine elementary valid argument forms as rules of inference) may be constructed. These proofs vary in length, some requiring a sequence of thirteen statements (including
For each of the following arguments, use the STTT to determine whether the argument is valid or invalid. For some of these arguments, Steps 2 C , 3 C , and 4 (i.e., the C-Sequence) will be most efficient; for some of these arguments Steps 2 P , 3 P , and 4 (i.e., the P-Sequence) will be most
For each of the following arguments, inferring just two statements from the premises will produce a formal proof of its validity. Construct a formal proof for each of these arguments.In these formal proofs, and in all the proofs to follow in later sections, note to the right of each inferred
Use Conditional Proof (C.P.) to prove that the following statements are tautologies.R ⊃ (R ⋅ R)
If any truth-functional argument is valid, we have the tools to prove it valid; and if it is invalid, we have the tools to prove it invalid. For each of the following arguments determine whether it is valid or invalid using the STTT. If it is valid, prove it valid using the nineteen rules of
Translate each of the following into the logical notation of propositional functions and quantifiers, in each case making the formula begin with a quantifier, not with a negation symbol.There isn’t any business we can’t improve.—Advertising slogan, Ernst and Young, Accountants
For each of the following arguments, use the STTT to determine whether the argument is valid or invalid. For some of these arguments, Steps 2 C , 3 C , and 4 (i.e., the C-Sequence) will be most efficient; for some of these arguments Steps 2 P , 3 P , and 4 (i.e., the P-Sequence) will be most
Each of the following arguments in English may be similarly translated, and for each, a formal proof of validity (using only the nine elementary valid argument forms as rules of inference) may be constructed. These proofs vary in length, some requiring a sequence of thirteen statements (including
For each of the following arguments, inferring just two statements from the premises will produce a formal proof of its validity. Construct a formal proof for each of these arguments.In these formal proofs, and in all the proofs to follow in later sections, note to the right of each inferred
Use Conditional Proof (C.P.) to prove that the following statements are tautologies.(R ⋅ Q) ⊃ R
If any truth-functional argument is valid, we have the tools to prove it valid; and if it is invalid, we have the tools to prove it invalid. For each of the following arguments determine whether it is valid or invalid using the STTT. If it is valid, prove it valid using the nineteen rules of
Translate each of the following into the logical notation of propositional functions and quantifiers, in each case making the formula begin with a quantifier, not with a negation symbol.A problem well stated is a problem half solved.—Charles Kettering, former research director forGeneral Motors
Translate each of the following into the logical notation of propositional functions and quantifiers, in each case making the formula begin with a quantifier, not with a negation symbol.There’s not a single witch or wizard who went bad who wasn’t in Slytherin.—J. K. Rowling, in Harry Potter
For each of the following arguments, use the STTT to determine whether the argument is valid or invalid. For some of these arguments, Steps 2 C , 3 C , and 4 (i.e., the C-Sequence) will be most efficient; for some of these arguments Steps 2 P , 3 P , and 4 (i.e., the P-Sequence) will be most
Each of the following arguments in English may be similarly translated, and for each, a formal proof of validity (using only the nine elementary valid argument forms as rules of inference) may be constructed. These proofs vary in length, some requiring a sequence of thirteen statements (including

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