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Syllogism Basics

Master the building blocks of deductive reasoning by dissecting real arguments into their logical skeletons. You will learn to separate an argument's structure from its content, a skill that lets you spot flawed reasoning even when the conclusion sounds right.

beginner12 minArgument Analysis
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A defense attorney tells the jury: 'My client was in Chicago on the night of the crime. The crime took place in Miami. Therefore, my client could not have committed the crime.' What is the logical status of this argument?