Principle of Commutation/Reverse Implication/Formulation 2
Theorem
- $\vdash \paren {q \implies \paren {p \implies r} } \implies \paren {p \implies \paren {q \implies r} }$
Proof
By the tableau method of natural deduction:
| Line | Pool | Formula | Rule | Depends upon | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | $q \implies \paren {p \implies r}$ | Assumption | (None) | ||
| 2 | 1 | $p \implies \paren {q \implies r}$ | Sequent Introduction | 1 | Principle of Commutation: Reverse Implication: Formulation 1 | |
| 3 | $\paren {q \implies \paren {p \implies r} } \implies \paren {p \implies \paren {q \implies r} }$ | Rule of Implication: $\implies \II$ | 1 – 2 | Assumption 1 has been discharged |
$\blacksquare$