Which one of the following statements most accurately characterizes a difference between the two passages?

OwenC on January 14, 2019

Validity vs. Soundness

The second example is a valid argument. However, it is not sound since the premises are not true. If we assume the premises to be true then the conclusion logically follows the premises, which is what validity means. I think its a mistake to say it is invalid.

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chelsay on July 16, 2020

Was just about to post this too but read that you already had. I agree.