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Deductive Arguments
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Which of the following is a valid deductive argument?
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All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.
💡 Explanation:
This is a valid deductive argument because the conclusion is guaranteed to be true if the premises are true. The first premise states that all men are mortal, and the second premise states that Socrates is a man. Therefore, the conclusion that Socrates is mortal is guaranteed to be true.