modus tollens

Noun

Meaning

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modus tollens (uncountable)

(philosophy, logic) A valid form of argument in which the consequent of a conditional proposition is denied, thus implying the denial of the antecedent. Modus tollens has this form:
1. If P, then Q.
2. Not Q.
3. Therefore, not P.

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Related terms

modus ponens

Examples

In instances of modus tollens we assume as premises that p → q is true and q is false. Source: Internet

The modus tollens rule can be stated formally as: : where stands for the statement "P implies Q". Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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