Since negation, unlike the other logical operators, requires only one variable, we can construct a truth table with only two lines. Please symbolize "It is not the case that logic is stupid" and construct a truth table to show the truth values of this proposition:
2. Now construct a four-line truth table to show the truth values of the following argument:
If determinism holds, people do not have free will.
People have free will.
Therefore determinism does not hold.
NOTE: USE D to symbolize "determinism holds" and F to symbolize "people have free will"
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