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Bergmann[2004] The Logic Book Section 10.1.
There is a rule for adding a Existential Quantifier, Existential Introduction (also commonly known as 'Existential Generalization'). This permits the step illustrated by the following proof fragments.
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To understand the concepts of scope, free, bound. To meet substitution and the rule for removing a Universal Quantifier.
Bergmann[2004] The Logic Book Section 10.1.
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The sentential rules of derivation carry over unchanged into Predicate Logic
Proofs
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You may have derivations of your own that you wish to try. Just type, paste, or drag and drop, them into the panel, select your derivation, and click 'Start from selection'.
[Often copy-and-paste won't work directly from a Web Page; however, usually drag-and-drop will work!]
You will need to use the correct logical symbols. Here they are
F ∴ F & G ∼ & ∨ ⊃ ≡ ∀ ∃ ∴
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Becoming familiar with common inference patterns and being able to use them via three new rules of inference and via rewrite rules. This helps with assessing ordinary everyday reasoning such as that found in the law, in newspapers, in advertisements, etc.
Bergmann[2008] The Logic Book Section 5.5
There are many valid arguments which cannot be shown to be valid using sentential logic alone. For example,
Beryl is a philosopher.
All philosophers are wise.
Therefore
Beryl is wise.
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