Invalid Argument/Examples
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Examples of Invalid Arguments
Socrates is Mortal
This argument is technically invalid:
Moon is Yellow
- The moon is yellow.
- Therefore, the moon is made of cheese.
I am Not Famous
The following is an invalid argument with true premises and a true conclusion:
- If I am President then I am famous.
- I am not President.
- Therefore I am not famous.
Rockefeller was Not Famous
The following is an valid argument with true premises and a false conclusion:
- If Nelson Rockefeller was President then he was famous.
- Nelson Rockefeller was not President.
- Therefore Nelson Rockefeller was not famous.