Since last night was merdeka celebration night my friends rang me up and asked me out for the countdown. However I cant decide on whether to go or just stay at home. So I told my friend Eddie that if he goes then I will go. being so undeceive, from what I learned from critical thinking, hence I can apply the (deductive reasoning of hypothetical syllogism).
1) Modus ponens (Affirming the antecedent) - Valid
-If Eddie is going, then I will go
-Eddie is going, so I will go. (yay)
2) Denying the antecedent - Invalid
-If Eddie’s going, then I’ll go
-I will not go, therefore Eddie’s not going. (Eddie might go with his other friends)
3) Modus tollens (Denying the consequent) - Valid
-If Eddie’s going, then I’ll go
-Eddie’s not going, so I will not go.
4) Affirming the consequent - Invalid
-If Eddie’s going, then I’ll go
-I’ll go, therefore Eddie’s going. (Eddie might stay at home and sleep)
So this question was bugging me.
Come to think of it, it was wise that I did not went for the countdown and rest at home instead. Thinking of assignments and next week's presentation makes me worried.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
To go or not to go
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