Topic: Deduction, Part 2: Applying Sentential Logic
Step 1.
A ⊃ ∼L
∼L ⊃ U
U ⊃ S
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A ⊃ S
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This represents the following sections of the Tweet:
A ⊃ ∼L
∼L ⊃ U
U ⊃ S
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A ⊃ S
Step 2.
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A L U S A ⊃ ∼ L ∼ L ⊃ U U ⊃ S A ⊃ S
1 T T T T F T T T
2 T T T F
3 T T F T
4 T T F F
The following symbolic representation is my attempt to capture the Dalai Lama’s argument,
above, using the principles of charity and faithfulness. There might be other ways to reconstruct
it, but for the purpose of this assignment, we’ll go with this. I am using A, L, U and S to stand
for important segments of the Dalai Lama’s quote. Using the table below, how would you
translate the symbolized statements?
Complete all the missing values from the following truth table. Be sure to write a brief explanation (1-2 sentences) on how you went about completing the truth table, including the connective rules you used
5 T F T T
6 T F T F
7 T F F T
8 T F F F
9 F T T T
10 F T T F
11 F T F T
12 F T F F
13 F F T T
14 F F T F
15 F F F T
16 F F F F
Step 3.
Take a look at your completed truth table. If you have done it correctly, there is a line that closely corresponds to the Dalai Lama’s statement. Which line (from 1 through 16) is it? Be sure to justify your selection in a couple of brief sentences. (Hint, look for a line in which A, U and S are True, L is False, and all of the corresponding conditionals are True).
Step 4.
Personal reaction: What do you think about the Dalai Lama’s tweet? Is his statement relevant in an era that is now described as “post-truth”? Give your reasons, and provide an example from your own experience.
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