Modus inversus
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Abstract
Background:
A true conclusion follows deductively from true premises. However, what if the premises are not true? Therefore, certain aspects of the relation between premises and conclusions in valid arguments are re-investigated again.
Methods:
Methods of logical inference (modus ponens, modus tollens et cetera) were analysed again.
Results:
Reliable scientific proof methods are of use in order to identify as soon as possible non-scientific claims and to help authors not to suffer too long from self-contradictory and sometimes highly abstract, especially mathematical stuff.
Conclusion:
Modus inversus has the potential to prevent us from accepting seemingly contradictory theorems or rules in science.
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How to Cite
Barukčić, I. (2022). Modus inversus. Causation, 18(2), 5–78. Retrieved from http://causation.eu/index.php/causation/article/view/62
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