Modus tollens

Noun

Définitions

1.NounA 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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