====== Denying the consequent ======

Alternative name for the <i :la">[[logic:inferences:modus_tollens|modus tollens]]</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_tollens|Modus tollens]]</b>.

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