Section 1: lesson 1 Flashcards
1
Q
what is a proposition
A
a statement that can be true or false
2
Q
what is a non-proposition
A
statements that are not about matters of fact
statements that do not make a claim that can be true or false
3
Q
what are some examples of non propositions
A
commands, pleads/requests, questions
4
Q
what is a simple proposition
A
propositions that have no internal logical structure
(that are true/false on their own)
5
Q
what is a complex proposition
A
propositions that have an internal logical structure
(they are composed of simple propositions)
6
Q
“I am an elephant” is an example of a…
A
simple proposition
7
Q
“i am an elephant, or i am human” is an example of a…
A
complex proposition
