The idea behind _______ is that if the negation of a statement leads to falsehood, then the statement itself must be true.
A) denying the antecedent
B) modus tollens
C) reductio ad absurdum
D) modus ponens

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The principle of reductio ad absurdum involves demonstrating that a statement is true by showing that a false, absurd, or contradictory result follows from its denial.

The Idea Behind _______ Is That If the Negation of a Statement