Which of the following statements are true? A. Validity is an attribute of…
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Which of the following statements are true?
A. Validity is an attribute of deductive argument.
B. Validity can be attributed to any single proposition.
C. In a valid argument all of its premises have to be true.
D. A valid deductive argument can not have all true premises and a false conclusion.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A.
B and C Only
- B.
A, C and D Only
- C.
A and D Only
- D.
C and D Only
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Correct answer: C
Validity is a property of deductive arguments, not individual propositions. Therefore, statement A is true and B is false.
In a valid argument, the logical structure ensures that if premises are true, the conclusion must be true. However, the premises themselves do not need to be actually true for the argument to be valid. Thus, statement C is false.
By definition, a valid deductive argument cannot have all true premises and a false conclusion. This makes statement D true.
Consequently, the correct statements are A and D only.