4 question for the philosophy
For each argument below, carry out the steps of the validity test in the boxes provided.
Arg. 1 If there is a good and omnipotent god, there is no evil.
There is evil.
There is no good and omnipotent god.
A. List premises and negation of conclusion.
B. Expose inconsistency of sentences in A.
C. Apply definition of logical validity.
D. Apply definition of logical soundness.
Arg. 2 All citizens can vote.
Hannah is a citizen.
Hannah can vote.
A. List premises and negation of conclusion.
B. Expose inconsistency of of sentences in A.
C. Apply definition of logical validity.
D. Apply definition of logical soundness.
Arg. 3 If Barack is not president, Michelle is not first lady.
Barack is not president.
Michelle is not first lady.
A. List premises and negation of conclusion.
B. Expose inconsistency of of sentences in A.
C. Apply definition of logical validity.
D. Apply definition of logical soundness.