Valid Conditional Arguments (CT Scan, Episode 46)

Conditional arguments use “if-then” statements, like “If God created humans, then all humans have value.” The “if” is the antecedent, and the “then” is the consequent. Let’s look at 3 valid types of conditional arguments: Affirming the Antecedent, Denying the Consequent, and Hypothetical Syllogism. By recognizing these valid forms, we can better spot related fallacies.

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• Menton, D. (2008). Did Dinosaurs Turn Into Birds? https://answersingenesis.org/dinosaurs/feathers/did-dinosaurs-turn-into-birds/ (Chapter from The New Answers Book 1, available to read online for free. https://answersingenesis.org/answers/books/new-answers-book-1/)
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• Origin of life articles: https://answersingenesis.org/origin-of-life/
• Logic articles: https://answersingenesis.org/logic/

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