Asked by HRISHIKESH GOSWAMI on Jun 12, 2024
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Can a valid argument have a false conclusion?
A) No, because then it wouldn't be valid.
B) No, because conclusions are never true or false.
C) Yes, because valid arguments can have true or false conclusions.
D) Yes, because valid arguments always have false conclusions.
E) Yes, but only if there are more than two premises.
Valid Argument
An argument whose conclusion logically follows from its premises, such that if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true.
False Conclusion
An incorrect outcome or deduction drawn from an argument, often due to faulty premises or reasoning.
- Differentiate between validity and truth in the context of logical arguments.
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TristenJayce MasonJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A valid argument is one where the conclusion logically follows from the premises. The conclusion can be either true or false, but the argument is still valid as long as the conclusion follows from the premises.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between validity and truth in the context of logical arguments.