Which of the following statements is true?
2024
Which of the following statements is true?
- A.
In a valid argument all of its premises have to be true
- B.
Validity can be attributed to any single proposition by itself
- C.
Truth and falsehood are attributes of single propositions
- D.
Truth and falsehood can be attributed to arguments
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Correct answer: C
In formal logic, truth and falsehood are properties assigned to individual propositions rather than entire arguments. Validity describes the relationship between premises and conclusion in an argument, not the truth of the propositions themselves. Therefore, statements misapplying these terms to inappropriate subjects are incorrect.