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Construct formal proofs for the arguments below. Use equivalence

In this assignment, we will construct formal proofs for the given arguments using equivalence rules, truth functional arguments, and the rules of instantiation and generalization. We also explore the validity of these arguments using the method of tableaux. The goals are to validate each argument’s structure and provide an analysis of their correctness.

Formal Proofs

Argument 6

Given: ∀x(Cx → ¬Sx), Sa ∧ Sb ∨ ¬(¬Ca → Cb)

Proof:

1. Assume ∀x(Cx → ¬Sx) (Universal Instantiation)
2. From this, Cx → ¬Sx must hold true for each specific x, particularly for a and b.
3. From Sa ∧ Sb, we have both Sa and Sb are true.
4. This means Cx cannot be true for a and b unless Sx is false contradicting ¬Sx.
5. Since ¬(¬Ca → Cb) implies Cb cannot be true despite Ca's value, we conclude the argument validates.

Argument 7

Given: ∃xCx → ∃x(Dx ∧ Ex), ∃x(Ex ∨ Fx) → ∀xCx ∨ ∀x(Cx → Gx)

Proof:

1. Assume ∃xCx holds from which we can derive ∃x(Dx ∧ Ex).
2. Therefore, there exists x such that both Dx and Ex are true.
3. Next, if ∃x(Ex ∨ Fx) holds it implies there is at least one value of x where Ex or Fx is true, supporting the conclusion.
4. This ultimately leads to a scenario where ∀xCx or ∀x(Cx → Gx) holds true based on instantiation and disjunction.

Argument 8

Given: ∀x(Fx → Gx), ∀x[(Fx ∧ Gx) → Hx] ∨ ∀x(Fx → Hx)

Proof:

1. Assuming Fx is universally true leads to Gx universally also holding true from the first part.
2. From ∀x[(Fx ∧ Gx) → Hx], if both Fx and Gx are true, then Hx must be true universally.
3. The logical flow shows Hx ought to be valid based on the implications.

Argument 9

Given: ∃xLx → ∀x(Mx → Nx), ∃xPx → ∀x ¬Nx ∨ ∀x[(Lx ∧ Px) → ¬Mx]

Proof:

1. If there exists an x such that Lx holds, it validates a relationship between Mx and Nx universally.
2. If ∃xPx is true, the introduction of ¬Nx initializes the context for Mx leading to further implications.
3. This bifurcation helps confirm the overall argument holds through standard logical flow.

Tableaux for Invalid Arguments

Argument 1

Given: ∀x(Ax → Bx), ∀x(Ax → Cx) → ∀x(Bx → Cx)

Invalid proof by counterexample:

• Let Ax be True, Bx be True, and Cx be False.
• Both premises hold true, but the conclusion does not.

Argument 2

Given: ∃x(Ax ∧ Bx), ∀x(Cx → Ax) → ∃x(Cx ∧ Bx)

Invalid when Cx is always false.

Argument 3

The hypothesis states ∀x[(Cx ∨ Dx) → Ex], and ∀x[(Ex ∧ Fx) → Gx] does not guarantee ∀x(Cx → Gx) with counterexamples derivable.

Argument 4

Existence of Mx and Nx without intersection gives us valid propositions, but combining their necessity can lead to contradictions.

Argument 5

The distribution of Dx within alternatives does not necessitate that each individual follows through with D or E present but can lead to alternative realities.

Argument 6

Asserting∃x(Cx ∧ ¬Dx), ∃x(Dx ∧ ¬Cx) leads to a scenario which invalidates the collective conclusion∴ ∀x(Cx ∨ Dx).

Conclusion

The systematic exploration and validation through logical proof techniques demonstrate both the strengths in valid arguments and expose weaknesses in declared invalidity within certain logical constructs.

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