When it comes to compound and “or” claims, there are other claims involved but it has to be considered as a one claim depending on the truth-value of the claims that are in the statement. Another part of the “or” claim is the alternative. To clarify this claim here is an example:
Jasmine either has to do her homework on Thursday night, or do it on Saturday during the party.
The example shows how the situation is an either, or situation wherein only one thing can be chosen.
Contradictory of a claim or a negation of a claim, according to Epstein on page 114, is the reverse of the truth-value. For example:
Claim: Jasmine is going to do her homework on Thursday night.
Contradictory: Jasmine is not going to do her homework on Thursday night.
I think among the topics discussed in Chapter 6, the negation of a claim is my favorite because it is the easiest one to understand.
Jillybeanz08,
ReplyDeleteI too talked about compound claims and "or" claims in my blog. I like the way you first explained what compound claims and "or" claims are and then took the time to use an example to clarify it. Your examples are also very accurate and easy to understand which makes your overall post clear. I have to agree with you that among all the points explained in chapter 6, the negation of a claim is the easiest to understand.
Your post was overall great because it explained compound claims and "or" claims in more details.
Good job on your post (: