Could 'cogito ergo sum' possibly be false?

I've heard it postulated by some people that *"we can't truly know anything"*. While that does seem to apply to the vast majority of things, I can't see how *'cogito ergo sum'* can possibly be... more

05/16/18

Explain Python's slice notation

What does Hobbes believe is the true definition or state of leviathan?

Is this a logical state 

03/23/17

A sound argument is a valid argument with no false premises

Logic phil 60

09/27/16

How do I show that [p ? (q ? r)] = [p ^(¬r) ? (¬q)]

[p ⇒ (q ⇒ r)] = [p ^(¬r) ⇒ (¬q)]

Using Logical simplification

Could someone help me on the question below please.   Using Logical simplification, prove that the following are tautologies, contradictions or neither. Verify your answers using a truth... more

1) ?P(c = b?P(c)) 2) ?x( f (b) = x)) (note: ? means backwards E)

Suppose we have an FOL with names/constants a,b,c,d, variables x,y, z, function symbolsf (x),g(x),h(x,y), predicate symbols P(x),Q(x),R(x,y),x = y, the usual connectives and the quantifiers∀,∃. For... more

Inductive Reasoning

1.) Using an example, explain why inductive reasoning can lead to an incorrect conclusion.

What regular expression would you use to find an email address

Using Python Kodos to find regular expression for an email address, credit card numbers and URL

Natural Deduction in Propositional Logic Help?

Use the first four rules of inference to derive the conclusions of the following symbolized arguments. (please please help. And explanation would be nice too!) (1) 1. ~C>(A>C) 2. ~C /~A (2.)... more

Logic Question

If Paul was killed in an automobile accident then Paul is dead. Paul was not killed in an automobile accident. Therefore Paul is not dead. 1) What is the form of this argument? 2) Construct a... more

04/25/15

The federal government likes to use ordinary interest.

True or False?

04/25/15

if i lost $80.22 and thats a loss of .11% what is my total account value

If i lost $80.22 and thats a loss of .11% what is my total account value

Geometry Word Problem

Landscaping rock is sold in bags that contain 0.5 cubic feet of rocks. Mark wants to cover his flower garden with a 2 inch thick layer of river stone. His flower bed is 4 feet wide and 18 feet... more

04/16/15

I need help on this math problem

On a ten question math test, each correct answer is worth 5 points, each unanswered question is worth 1 point, and each incorrect answer is worth 0 points. What scores greater than 40 are not... more

04/16/15

Algebra word problem

It takes a smaller hose 3 times as long to fill a small swimming pool as it does a larger hose. It takes both hoses working together 15 minutes to fill the swimming pool. How long will it take the... more

solving applications using quadric formula

 Using quadric formula, If Stan's Subaru travels 280 miles averaging a certain speed. If the car had gone 5 mph faster, the trip would have taken 1 hour less. Find Stan's average speed. I need to... more

A company's monthly cost (c) in dollars for storing x units of a product isc = 2000 + 1.65x.

A company's monthly cost (c) in dollars for storing x units of a product isc = 2000 + 1.65x. What is the largest number of units that can be stored so that the monthly cost does not exceed... more

04/09/15

3(x+4)=18 how many coins are In a pouch

How many coins are in a pouch( x=pouch)

Probability

There is a 17% probability that Shirley will eat steak for her birthday, and there is a 20% chance that she will eat cake.  If there is a 10% chance that she will eat steak or cake, what is the... more

04/09/15

The co worker along with manager has started lobbying against you and has planned to forward a case of impeachment to get you get sacked or get posted to a diff

you are working in an event management department, a coworker having the same job scale has been asked to work with you, the coworker is rude and biased but she has good terms with the manager of... more

04/07/15

Maths problem

A fitness fanatic walks at 4 km/h for time t1, and then runs at 7 km/h for time t2. He travels a total of 26 km. If he had run for the same time that he had walked (t1) and walked for the same time... more

04/07/15

Biking, triangle

A biker pedaled up a slope of 6 degrees for 150 meters and then another 100 meters at a slope of 9 degrees.  a. How far did the biker travel in a horizontal distance? b. How far did the biker... more

Finding maximum height

You and a friend are hiking in the mountains. You want to climb to a ledge that is 20 ft above you. The height of the grappling hook you throw is given by h(t)=- 16t ^2-32t+5. What is the maximum... more

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