====== Affirming the antecedent ======

Alternative name for the <i :la>[[logic:inferences:modus_ponens|modus ponens]]</i>, a //valid// form of inference.

This should not be confused with the following invalid inferences (formal fallacies):
  * [[logic:formal_fallacies:affirming_the_consequent|Affirming the consequent]]
  * [[logic:formal_fallacies:denying_the_antecedent|Denying the antecedent]]

For more information, please see <b maniculus "go to:">[[logic:inferences:modus_ponens|Modus ponens]]</b>.

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