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    Denying the Antecedent

    Definition:

    If P then Q. P is false. Therefore Q is false.

    Example:

    If you study, you'll pass. You didn't study. Therefore you'll fail.

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    Denying the Antecedent: A Formal Fallacy

    Kevin deLaplante · EN

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