The argument type that aims to show a statement is true by showing that the negation of that statement leads to a falsehood is called…
A) Modus tollens
B) Disjunctive syllogism
C) Hypothetical syllogism
D) Reductio ad absurdum

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Reductio ad absurdum is a form of argument where a statement is proven true by showing that if the statement were false, it would lead to a contradiction or an absurdity. This method assumes the negation of the statement to be proven and then shows that this assumption leads to a logical contradiction, thereby proving that the original statement must be true.

The Argument Type That Aims to Show a Statement Is