What is the name of the following argument form?
P $\rightarrow$ q
Q $\rightarrow$ r
$\therefore$
p $\rightarrow$r
A) Denying the consequent
B) Disjunctive syllogism
C) Modus tollens
D) Hypothetical syllogism

Question

What is the name of the following argument form?
P $\rightarrow$ q
Q $\rightarrow$ r
$\therefore$
 p $\rightarrow$r
A) Denying the consequent
B) Disjunctive syllogism
C) Modus tollens
D) Hypothetical syllogism

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The argument form presented is a hypothetical syllogism, which involves three statements: two premises that each contain a conditional statement (if-then statement) and a conclusion that also contains a conditional statement derived from the premises. It follows the pattern: If P then Q, If Q then R, therefore, If P then R.

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What Is the Name of the Following Argument Form?
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