Inference Rule with Quantifier and implication

  • Thread starter master cherundo
  • Start date
  • Tags
    implication
The only other conclusion that follows from the given statements is "not h(hamburger)", which can be translated to "Hamburger is not a healthy food". In summary, the given conversation implies that not all healthy food tastes good, including spinach, which Duncan chooses not to eat. Additionally, hamburger is not a healthy food.
  • #1
master cherundo
14
0

Homework Statement


All healthy food does not taste good. "
Spinach is a healthy food. Duncan only want to eat tasty food. Duncan does not eat spinach. Hamburger is not a healthy food.

Write all possible conclusion.
I try to translate it into proposition with quantifier, such as [tex]t(x)=[/tex]x is tasty, [tex]h(x)=[/tex]x is healthy, [tex]d(x)=[/tex] Doddy eats x.

The Attempt at a Solution



I think [tex]d(hamburger)[/tex] is not a conclusion because the argument is [tex]d(x) \rightarrow t(x)[/tex]. We cannot conclude [tex]d(hamburger)[/tex] or [tex]t(hamburger)[/tex], because proposition said [tex]h(x) \rightarrow ~t(x)[/tex] and [tex]d(x) \rightarrow t(x)[/tex]. Is it right?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #2
Yes, that is correct. (Assuming that "Doddy" is a nickname for "Duncan"!) Saying "All healthy food does not taste good" does NOT imply that unhealthy food does taste good. Of course, "not d(spinach)" would be a conclusion from the first two statements but that is given as the third statement.
 
  • #3


Yes, your translation and reasoning are correct. The given argument does not provide enough information to conclude whether or not Duncan will eat a hamburger. The only conclusion that can be made is that Duncan will not eat spinach, as stated in the argument.
 

What is an inference rule with quantifier and implication?

An inference rule with quantifier and implication is a logical rule that allows us to make conclusions based on the relationship between quantified statements and implications. It helps us to infer new statements from known statements.

What is the most commonly used inference rule with quantifier and implication?

The most commonly used inference rule with quantifier and implication is the universal instantiation rule. It allows us to infer a specific instance of a universally quantified statement.

How does the existential instantiation rule work?

The existential instantiation rule allows us to infer a specific instance of an existentially quantified statement. It works by replacing the existential quantifier with a specific term or variable.

What is the difference between the modus ponens and modus tollens rules?

The modus ponens and modus tollens rules are both used to make conclusions based on implications. The modus ponens rule states that if the antecedent of an implication is true, then the consequent must also be true. The modus tollens rule states that if the consequent of an implication is false, then the antecedent must also be false.

Can inference rules with quantifier and implication be used in all types of logical arguments?

Yes, inference rules with quantifier and implication can be used in all types of logical arguments, including deductive and inductive arguments. They are powerful tools for making conclusions based on given premises.

Similar threads

Replies
4
Views
2K
  • Special and General Relativity
2
Replies
55
Views
3K
  • Classical Physics
Replies
17
Views
2K
  • Math Proof Training and Practice
6
Replies
175
Views
20K
  • Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
Replies
2
Views
1K
  • Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
Replies
1
Views
1K
  • Quantum Physics
Replies
19
Views
3K
  • Introductory Physics Homework Help
Replies
1
Views
3K
Replies
8
Views
2K
  • Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
Replies
1
Views
1K
Back
Top