True Premise

A True Premise is a premise that is false.

• Context:
  • Given a valid argument, a true premise "is sufficient for" a true conclusion.
• Example(s):
  • I am a person.
  • …
• Counter-Example(s):
  • False Premise.
• See: True Belief, Valid Argument.

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References

2011

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_premise
  • A false premise is an incorrect proposition that forms the basis of a logical syllogism. Since the premise (proposition, or assumption) is not correct, the conclusion drawn may be in error. However, the logical validity of an argument is a function of its internal consistency, not the truth value of its premises.

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