Symbolize propositions using predicate logic

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This discussion focuses on symbolizing propositions using predicate logic, specifically with the predicates S (should be shunned), U (is prone to unruly behaviour), P (is a friend of Peter's), M (is a friend of mine), and individuals a (Ann) and d (David). The user successfully symbolizes six propositions, including "Ann is a friend of Peter's and David is a friend of mine" as Pa∧Md and "If Ann is a friend of Peter's then she is prone to unruly behaviour and should be shunned" as Pa→(Ua∧Sa). The solutions provided are confirmed to be correct by other forum participants.

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  • Understanding of predicate logic and its notation
  • Familiarity with logical quantifiers: existential (∃) and universal (∀)
  • Knowledge of logical connectives: conjunction (∧), disjunction (∨), implication (→), and negation (¬)
  • Basic understanding of symbolic representation of statements
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  • Explore more complex predicate logic problems and their solutions
  • Learn about the applications of predicate logic in computer science and artificial intelligence
  • Investigate the differences between propositional logic and predicate logic
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Homework Statement



Suppose that predicates and individuals are dened as follows:

S: should be shunned,
U: is prone to unruly behaviour,
P: is a friend of Peter's,
M: is a friend of mine,
a: Ann,
d: David.

Symbolize the following:
i. Ann is a friend of Peter's and David is a friend of mine.
ii. Some of Peter's friends are prone to unruly behaviour.
iii. Anyone who is a friend of Peter's is not a friend of mine.
iv. If Ann is a friend of Peter's then she is prone to unruly behaviour and should be shunned.
v. Some of my friends are friends of Peter's and some of Peter's friends are prone to unruly behaviour.
vi. If all Peter's friends are prone to unruly behaviour, then some of his friends should be shunned.

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The Attempt at a Solution



Here's my answers. Please tell me whether or not I got them right.

i. Pa∧Md
ii. ∃x(Px∧Ux)
iii. ∀x(Px→~Mx)
iv. Pa→(Ua∧Sa)
v. ∃x(Mx∧Px)∧∃x(Px∧Ux)
vi. ∀x(Px→Ux)→∃x(Px∧Sx)

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