Is the following logically sound?

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Can you please clarify?In summary, the conversation discusses the idea that there is no future experiment that can be done at different constant speeds to produce different results. This leads to the conclusion that space is not a mechanical entity, which is supported by theories, experiments, and formulas. The validity of the argument is also mentioned, as a sound argument requires true premises and a valid form.
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Premise A: There is no future experiment that can be done at different constant speeds, that will give different results.
Premise A leads to set of actions B: Theories, experiments, formulas.
Set of actions B leads to conclusion C: Space is not a mechanical entity.

Doesn't premise A already contain conclusion C and thus makes set of actions B not supportive of conclusion C?
 
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A sound argument relies on the premises being true and the argument form valid. Do you wish to know if your argument is valid instead?
 
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Without a comprehensible definition of "mechanical entity" there is nothing to do with this thread except close it.
 
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StevieTNZ said:
A sound argument relies on the premises being true and the argument form valid. Do you wish to know if your argument is valid instead?
I don't understand
 

1. What does it mean for a statement to be logically sound?

For a statement to be logically sound, it must be both logically valid and have true premises. This means that the conclusion of the statement must logically follow from the premises and the premises must be true in order for the conclusion to be true. Essentially, a logically sound statement is one that is both valid and true.

2. How can you determine if a statement is logically sound?

To determine if a statement is logically sound, you must first assess if it is logically valid. This means that the conclusion must follow logically from the premises. Then, you must evaluate if the premises are true. If both of these conditions are met, then the statement can be considered logically sound. However, if the statement is logically valid but the premises are false, then the statement is not logically sound.

3. Can a statement be logically sound but not true?

No, a statement cannot be logically sound if it is not true. As mentioned earlier, for a statement to be logically sound, it must be both logically valid and have true premises. If the statement is not true, then the premises are not true, and therefore the statement cannot be considered logically sound.

4. Can a statement be logically sound if it has false premises?

No, a statement cannot be logically sound if it has false premises. In order for a statement to be logically sound, the premises must be true. If the premises are false, then the statement is not logically sound, regardless of whether the conclusion follows logically from the premises or not.

5. How is logical soundness different from logical validity?

Logical soundness and logical validity are closely related concepts, but they are not the same. Logical validity refers to the logical structure of an argument, where the conclusion follows logically from the premises. In contrast, logical soundness refers to the truth of the premises and the logical validity of the argument. A statement can be logically valid but not logically sound if the premises are not true. However, for a statement to be logically sound, it must be both logically valid and have true premises.

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