Raj Thinks He's Clever by Affirming the Consequent | Logical Fallacies in The Big Bang Theory
Raj attempts to disprove a theory about knowing people, but ends up demonstrating a classic logical fallacy instead. Join us to break down 'Affirming the Consequent' and see how 'The Big Bang Theory' cleverly presents complex logical concepts.
Affirming the Consequent
Also known as converse error, fallacy of the consequent, asserting the consequent, affirmation of the consequent
Definition
An error in formal logic where if the consequent is said to be true, the antecedent is said to be true, as a result.
Logical Form
If P then Q.
Q.
Therefore, P.
Notes
Consequent: the propositional component of a conditional proposition whose truth is conditional; or simply put, what comes after the “then” in an “if/then” statement.
Antecedent: the propositional component of a conditional proposition whose truth is the condition for the truth of the consequent; or simply put, what comes after the “if” in an “if/then” statement.
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