Modus-ponens Definition

noun

(philosophy, logic) A valid form of argument in which the antecedent of a conditional proposition is affirmed, thereby entailing the affirmation of the consequent. Modus ponens has the form.

1. If P, then Q.
2. P.
3. Therefore, Q.
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Origin of Modus-ponens

  • From modus ponendo ponens – roughly, “mode where affirming affirms”.

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  • Latin mode that affirms

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