Logical Connectives

Logical connectives are symbols used in logic to combine propositions or statements into more complex expressions. In propositional logic, common connectives include "and" (conjunction), "or" (disjunction), "not" (negation), "if...then" (implication), and "if and only if" (biconditional). These connectives help determine the truth values of combined statements based on the truth values of their individual components. In predicate logic, connectives also work with quantified statements, enhancing reasoning about properties of objects. Understanding these connectives is essential for clear reasoning and evaluating arguments in various logical systems.