Chapter 1.

6, Problem 17E

Problem

What is wrong with this argument? Let H(x) be “ x is happy.” Given the premise we
conclude that H(Lola). Therefore. Lola is happy.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1 of 1

We have the proposition, x is happy

Question says that, given premise is , we conclude that . Therefore, Lola is

happy.

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By given premise, we can say that there is some x that is happy.

This premise makes true.

We know that some x exists that makes true, but we cannot conclude that Lola is one such
x.