Unit 10 - Discussion AssignmentREV_07_28_2020.pdf PHIL110 Critical Thinking – SPS CUNY Unit 10 Discussion Assignment Take a Break! This assignment first asks you to Take a Break with Elmo and Big Bird...

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Unit 10 - Discussion AssignmentREV_07_28_2020.pdf PHIL110 Critical Thinking – SPS CUNY Unit 10 Discussion Assignment Take a Break! This assignment first asks you to Take a Break with Elmo and Big Bird Now that we ve established our conte t, let s have some fun with Elmo, Big Bird and . Let s remind ourselves of : . . Conjunction & Disjunction ∨ Negation ~ Conditional ⊃ Biconditional Let s now consider the following set of propositions: Elmo is red. Big Bird is green. Either Elmo is red or Big Bird is green. Big Bird is green and Elmo is red. It is not the case that Big Bird is green Once we know the truth-value of the rst two sentences (whether the are true or false), we can the truth-values of the others . For this assignment, complete the worksheet below and add it to the Discussion Forum. Then read and comment on at least students post b reviewing the of their ruth ables. Worksheet ( omplete, then copy and paste the entire worksheet or the truth tables into the Discussion Forum as your post) Step 1. Represent these statements with variables and symbols. (For example E could stand for Elmo is red, and B for Big Bird is green, but feel free to change these variables per our own preference). Complete this table below: PHIL110 Critical Thinking – SPS CUNY Given Sentence Your Formal Representation Elmo is red. E Big Bird is green. B Either Elmo is red or Big Bird is green. Big Bird is green and Elmo is red. It is not the case that Big Bird is green Step 2. Complete the following simple table with four combinations of T and F, T stands for true and F for false E Step 3. Now complete the ruth able for the rest of the sentences ( T stands for true, and F stands for false ). The color-coding will help you determine where some of the same information can be transferred over from the previous tables. Elmo is red Big Bird is green. Either Elmo is red or Big Bird is green. Big Bird is green and Elmo is red. It is not the case that Big Bird is green E B PHIL110 Critical Thinking – SPS CUNY Step 4. Interpret what this ruth table tells you. What s our claim regarding Elmo and Big Bird s colors using the truth table you constructed? Does the information (T and F) from your ruth able align with reality? How is process constructing a ruth able useful? End of the Worksheet Recommendations for Success and Grading Criteria: Respond to the assignment with clear and detailed answers Follow all assignment prompts and answer all prompt questions. Incorporate relevant examples and evidence to support claims. . Respond to other students with comments and follow-up questions. nowledge all students who commented on your post.