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Single Idea 9537

[from 'Beginning Logic' by E.J. Lemmon, in 4. Formal Logic / B. Propositional Logic PL / 3. Truth Tables ]

Full Idea

The truth-table approach enables us to show the invalidity of argument-patterns, as well as their validity.

Gist of Idea

Truth-tables are good for showing invalidity

Source

E.J. Lemmon (Beginning Logic [1965], 2.4)

Book Reference

Lemmon,E.J.: 'Beginning Logic' [Nelson 1979], p.81