Answer to Question #182174 in Philosophy for Arianna M Betancourt

Question

State whether it possible for a valid argument to have false premises. 

If you state that it is possible, give an example of a valid argument with at least one false premise. If you state that it is not possible, explain why.

Answer 1

If Elizabeth Taylor is president of the United States, then Elizabeth Taylor must be younger than 35. Elizabeth Taylor is president of the United States. So, Elizabeth Taylor must be younger than 35. For either example, the logic is valid but the premises are false.