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conjunction-introduction (math concept)

Definition

conjunction-introduction is inference-rule:

\[\boldsymbol{P}, \boldsymbol{Q} \vdash \left( \boldsymbol{P} \land \boldsymbol{Q} \right)\]

Where:

In straightforward language, if \(\boldsymbol{P}\) is true, if \(\mathbf{Q}\) is true, it follows that both \(\boldsymbol{P}\) and \(\mathbf{Q}\) are true.

Quotes

“The rule of conjunction is a valid argument in types of logic dealing with conjunctions ∧. This includes propositional logic and predicate logic, and in particular natural deduction. Proof Rule If we can conclude both ϕ and ψ, we may infer the compound statement ϕ ∧ ψ.” - [ProofWiki22b]

Synonyms

  • Conjunction [CCM14, p. 370]

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