Logic / Unit 1 Logic 002 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Statements
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The idea
A statement is a sentence that is either true or false.
In practice
"Springfield is the capital of Illinois" — true. "Chicago is the capital of Illinois" — false. Both are statements.
Where people slip
A statement can be false and still be a statement. False ≠ not-a-statement.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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