Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Deductive Logic

Syllogisms

All Watchmen characters are fictional.
Dr. Manhattan is a Watchmen character.
Dr. Manhattan is fictional.

Modus Ponens

If LOST is on tonight, I'll skip my homework.
LOST is on tonight.
Therefore, I'll skip my homework.

Modus Tollens

If you listen to Sigur Ros, then you have the best taste in music.
You do not have the best taste in music.
Therefore, you don't listen to Sigur Ros.

1 comment:

wbasinger said...

You have great examples. Nicely done!