Question

Translate the following arguments into symbolic form.If national elections deteriorate into TV popularity contests, then smooth-talking morons will get elected. Therefore, if national elections do not deteriorate into TV popularity contests, then smooth-talking morons will not get elected. (N = National elections deteriorate into TV popularity contests, S = Smooth-talking morons will get elected)

Answer 1

N → S (If national elections deteriorate into TV popularity contests, then smooth-talking morons will get elected.)

¬N → ¬S ( Therefore, if national elections do not deteriorate into TV popularity contests, then smooth-talking morons will not get elected.)

Explanation:

¬ is a symbol of negation

→ is a symbol that represent "if... then..." scenario