Asked by Veronica Esteva on May 21, 2024
Verified
Which form of categorical proposition could never be a major premise in a valid categorical syllogism?
A) A
B) E
C) I
D) O
E) All four forms can be the major premise in a valid categorical syllogism.
Categorical Proposition
A statement relating two classes or categories, asserting that all, some, or none of the members of one class are included in another.
Major Premise
In a syllogism, the first proposition which asserts a general principle.
- Identify the distinctions among the four forms of categorical claims (A, E, I, O) and understand their contributions to syllogisms.
- Execute the norms of validity to analyze the coherence of categorical syllogisms.
Verified Answer
PD
Penelope DominguezMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All four forms (A, E, I, O) can serve as the major premise in a valid categorical syllogism. The validity of a syllogism depends on the logical structure and the relationship between the premises, not on the specific form of the major premise.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the distinctions among the four forms of categorical claims (A, E, I, O) and understand their contributions to syllogisms.
- Execute the norms of validity to analyze the coherence of categorical syllogisms.