SENTENTIAL LOGIC
TRANSLATING SENTENCES
1.
Identify and circle each sentence connective (and, or, if/then, not).
2.
Identify the main connective of each sentence (biggest pieces).
3.
Circle each atomic sentence in every sentence.
4.
Create a dictionary with a capital letter corresponding to each atomic
sentence.
5.
Writing each sentence connective in its location, with blank spaces for
other text (and -- &, or – V, if/then , not -- ~).
6.
Determine where to put each capital letter corresponding to the
different atomic sentences (for a conditional it’s important to have the
condition or antecedent before the arrow and the result or
consequent after the arrow).
7.
Write the letters in the appropriate spots.
8.
If there is more than one sentence connective, add parentheses so
that the main connective of the formula corresponds to the main
connective of the English version of the sentence.
Example:
If you attend the study skills workshop and bring in the handout you will get
attendance credit in the class.