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Single Idea 3094

[from 'Thought' by Gilbert Harman, in 5. Theory of Logic / B. Logical Consequence / 5. Modus Ponens ]

Full Idea

We may say "From P and If-P-then-Q, infer Q" (modus ponens), but there is no rule of acceptance to say that we should accept Q. Maybe we should stop believing P or If-P-then-Q rather than believe Q.

Gist of Idea

You don't have to accept the conclusion of a valid argument

Source

Gilbert Harman (Thought [1973], 10.1)

Book Reference

Harman,Gilbert: 'Thought' [Princeton 1977], p.157