07-03-2002, 01:21 PM | #11 |
The Original Corruptor
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(1) I don't believe in myself.
(2) Therefore, I don't exist. Unstated premise: (a) If I don't believe in myself, then I don't exist. Premise (a) is invalid. The premise can be true and the conclusion false at the same time, i.e. you exist, but you are insane^99, so you don't believe in yourself. It is also weak, because it is not extremely likely that 1 and 2 are both true at the same time (which would make it a strong invalid argument), rather the likelihood is less than extreme. You have a bad argument. But ofcourse, you need to adequately define "me", and "exist" Note: If anyone has completed any BA logic modules (or can point out the nonsense), please have a go at me. I've just started a BA, and I need all the practice I can get... Last edited by Andúril : 07-03-2002 at 01:25 PM. |
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