Comparing Truth Tables: P→(Q→R) vs. (P→Q)→R

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The discussion centers on the differences between the truth tables for the logical expressions P→(Q→R) and (P→Q)→R. The original poster questions whether the associative law can be applied to rewrite the first expression to match the second. However, responses clarify that there is no associative law for implications, indicating that the two statements are fundamentally different. The key takeaway is that the logical structures of the expressions lead to distinct truth tables. Understanding these differences is crucial for accurate logical reasoning.
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Hello, I was working on the following truth table problems
1.P→(Q→R)
2.(P→Q)→R

and wanted to know why I got different truth tables it seems that we could use the associative law to rewrite 1. in the same manner as 2.

Or am I missing something?

Thanks

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What "associative law" are you talking about? As far as I know there is no "associative law" for implications.

Here, these two statements are clearly not the same.
 
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