Denying the Antecedent
Type: Formal — Propositional Also Known As: Inverse error
Definition
If A then B. Not A. Therefore, not B. (Invalid — B could still occur.)
Form
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Examples
Example 1
If she’s American, she speaks English. She’s not American. Therefore, she doesn’t speak English.
Example 2
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Example 3
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Example 4
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Why It Persuades
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How to Counter
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References
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Part of the Convergence Protocol — Clear thinking for complex times.