Original: In classical logic , modus ponendo ponens ( Latin for mode that affirms by affirming ; often abbreviated to MP or modus ponens ) is a valid , simple argument form sometimes referred to as affirming the antecedent or the law of detachment .
Simplified: Modus ponendo ponens ( Latin : mode that affirms by affirming ; is a valid , simple argument form in classical logic sometimes referred to as affirming the antecedent or the law of detachment .