Asked by Beauty Shoot on Apr 23, 2024

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If we are solving an enthymeme with a missing conclusion, and one premise is an O proposition, then the conclusion:

A) can be any proposition
B) can only be an I or O proposition
C) can only be an E or O proposition
D) can only be an O proposition
E) can only be an E proposition

O Proposition

In traditional logic, a proposition that states that some members of a category do not share a specific attribute.

Enthymeme

An enthymeme is a rhetorical syllogism commonly used in persuasive speech, where one of the premises is not explicitly stated but is implied, making the argument rely on the audience's recognition of the unstated premise.

Conclusion

The final part of something, typically a process or discussion, where the main points or decisions are summarized or determined.

  • Discern the structure and constituents imperative for a valid reasoning sequence.
  • Evaluate enthymemes through the identification of hidden assumptions or outcomes using the available data.
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Bernadette Ignacio5 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
If one premise is an O proposition (Some S are not P), the missing conclusion can only be an O proposition (otherwise the argument would be invalid). This is because the O proposition allows for the possibility of some S not being P, and the conclusion must also allow for this possibility.