Asked by Taylor Tompkins on Jun 13, 2024
Verified
If the minor premise of a valid syllogism is an I proposition, what form(s) can the conclusion have?
A) only I
B) A or E
C) I or O
D) E or O
E) A or I
Minor Premise
In a syllogism, the specific assertion or statement that, combined with the major premise, leads to a conclusion.
Valid Syllogism
A form of deductive reasoning where, if the premises are true, the conclusion necessarily follows, demonstrating logical structure and soundness.
I Proposition
A type of categorical proposition in traditional logic that is particular and affirmative, stating that some members of the subject class are part of the predicate class.
- Use the guidelines of logical validity to assess the rationality of categorical syllogisms.
- Differentiate among the various types of categorical statements (A, E, I, O) and their functions within syllogistic reasoning.
Verified Answer
IM
Ioana MoriguchiJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
If the minor premise is an I proposition, the conclusion can either be another I proposition or an O proposition. Therefore, the best choice(s) are C, which includes both I and O propositions.
Learning Objectives
- Use the guidelines of logical validity to assess the rationality of categorical syllogisms.
- Differentiate among the various types of categorical statements (A, E, I, O) and their functions within syllogistic reasoning.