Pure Hypothetical Syllogism:
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If p, then q. | |
If q, then r. | |
![]() | If p, then r. |
Example: | |
If all actions are causally determined, then no actions are free. | |
If no actions are free, then no one is responsible for anything they do. | |
![]() | If all actions are causally determined, then no one is responsible for anything they do. |
Disjunctive Syllogism: | |
Either p or q. | |
It is not the case that p. | |
![]() | q. |
Example: | |
Either my idea of God is generated from my own mind or something exists which is other than my mind. | |
It is not the case that my idea of God is generated from my own mind. | |
![]() | Something exists which is other than my mind. |
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