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Single Idea 9397

[from 'Beginning Logic' by E.J. Lemmon, in 4. Formal Logic / B. Propositional Logic PL / 2. Tools of Propositional Logic / c. Derivation rules of PL ]

Full Idea

Conditional Proof (CP): Given a proof of B from A as assumption, we may derive A→B as conclusion, on the remaining assumptions (if any).

Gist of Idea

CP: Given a proof of B from A as assumption, we may derive A→B

Source

E.J. Lemmon (Beginning Logic [1965], 1.5)

Book Reference

Lemmon,E.J.: 'Beginning Logic' [Nelson 1979], p.40


Related Idea

Idea 13615 'Conditonalised' inferences point to the Deduction Theorem: If Γ,φ|-ψ then Γ|-φ→ψ [Bostock]