Identify the argument form for each of the following symbolized arguments
-$ \begin{array}{l}\mathrm{A} \supset(\mathrm{B} \cdot \mathrm{C}) \ \underline{B \cdot C} \ \therefore \mathrm{A}\end{array} $

A) modus ponens
B) modus tollens
C) denying the antecedent
D) affirming the consequent

Question

Identify the argument form for each of the following symbolized arguments
-$ \begin{array}{l}\mathrm{A} \supset(\mathrm{B} \cdot \mathrm{C}) \ \underline{B \cdot C} \ \therefore \mathrm{A}\end{array} $

A) modus ponens
B) modus tollens
C) denying the antecedent
D) affirming the consequent

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This argument form is affirming the consequent, which mistakenly infers the truth of the antecedent (A) from the truth of the consequent (B · C). This is a logical fallacy.

Identify the Argument Form for Each of the Following Symbolized A⊃(B⋅C)B⋅C‾∴A \begin{array}{l}\mathrm{A} \supset(\mathrm{B} \cdot \mathrm{C}) \\ \underline{B \cdot C} \\ \therefore \mathrm{A}\end{array} A⊃(B⋅C)B⋅C​∴A​

Identify the Argument Form for Each of the Following Symbolized $\begin{array}{l}\mathrm{A} \supset(\mathrm{B} \cdot \mathrm{C}) \\ \underline{B \cdot C} \\ \therefore \mathrm{A}\end{array}$