Modus Ponens, Modus Tollens, and related fallacies
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I know the rules of modus ponens and modus pollens but am struggling with these two phrases, I need some help with these.
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Explains the reasoning patterns called Modus Ponens and Modus Tollens. Distinguishes these from closely related invalid forms or patterns of reasoning. Deals with some specific examples, showing how to identify the pattern of reasoning in each.
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