Proposition
Proposition
Proposition
logic
PROPOSITIONS
aeron paul o. padilla
lesson
OBJECTIVES
illustrates and symbolizes proposi ti ons.
logic
Logic is defined as "the
science of correct reasoning."
Aristotle's logic was used to
aristotle
distinguish valid arguments (384-322 B.C.)
from invalid arguments. In
this lesson, we will apply the
key concepts of propositional
logic, syllogisms, and
fallacies in real-life
arguments.
let's have a review
LET'S HAVE A REVIEW
There are different kinds and classifications of sentences according
to the purpose of the speaker or writer.
kinds of sentences
1. SIMPLE 2. COMPOUND
SENTENCE SENTENCE
is a sentence that has one is a sentence that contains two or
independent clause. more independent clauses joined by
conjunctions or semicolons.
kinds of sentences
3. COMPLEX 4. COMPOUND-COMPLEX
SENTENCE SENTENCE
is a sentence that contains one is a compound sentence with one or
independent clause and one or more more independent clauses.
dependent clauses.
classifications of sentences
1. DECLARATIVE 2. IMPERATIVE
SENTENCE SENTENCE
is used to make statement of fact, is used to state a command,
wish, intent, or feeling. request, or direction.
3. INTERROGATIVE 4. EXCLAMATORY
SENTENCE SENTENCE
is used to ask a question. is used to express strong feelings.
Example: Did you prepare for the final Example: The teacher shouted, "Keep
examination? quiet!"
let's get started
WHAT IS PROPOSITION?
It is a declarative sentence that can be classified as true or false, but
not both.
proposition
EXAMPLE 1 EXAMPLE 2
p: Mindanao is an island in the q: Find a number that divides your
philippines. age.
proposition
EXAMPLE 3 EXAMPLE 4
r: Waking early in the morning is s: Happy birthday!
beneficial.
proposition
PROPOSITION
You have initial knowledge about propositions. Now, let's talk about
the two kinds of propositions.
conjunction
CONJUNCTION
two simple propositions that are connected using the
word and.
disjunction
DISJUNCTION
two simple propositions that are connected using the
word or.
conditional
CONDITIONAL
two simple propositions that are connected using the
word if ... then.
biconditional
BICONDITIONAL
conjunction of two conditional statements where the
antecedent and consequent of the first statement
have been switched in the second statement.
negation
NEGATION
negation of a given statement is a statement that is
false whenever the given statement is true, and true
whenever the given statement is false.