(1) | If Socrates corrupts the youth, then Socrates corrupts the youth intentionally or Socrates corrupts the youth unintentionally. | |
(2) | Socrates does not corrupt the youth intentionally. | |
Therefore, | (3) | if Socrates corrupts the youth, then Socrates corrupts the youth unintentionally. (1,2) |
(4) | If Socrates corrupts the youth unintentionally, then Socrates should not be convicted. | |
Therefore, | (5) | if Socrates corrupts the youth, then Socrates should not be convicted. |
(6) | If Socrates does not corrupt the youth, then Socrates should not be convicted. | |
Therefore, | (7) | Socrates should not be convicted. |
1. | If C, then I or U. | |
2. | Not I. | |
3. | If C, then U. (1, 2) | |
4. | If U, then N. | |
5. | If C, then N. (3, 4 HS) | |
6. | If not C, then N. | |
7. | N (5, 6) |