Asked by Amanda Ferreira on May 22, 2024
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Which of the following is the complete list of the logical components of a categorical proposition?
A) subject, verb, direct object, indirect object
B) subject, predicate nominative, predicate adjective
C) subject, predicate
D) subject, predicate, copula, quantifier
E) subject, object, place, time
Copula
A verb of being (“is,” “are,” etc.) that links the subject and the predicate in a categorical proposition.
Logical Components
Fundamental elements that contribute to the structure and reasoning within logic, such as premises and conclusions.
Categorical Proposition
A proposition that asserts or denies that all or some of the members of one category are included in another.
- Attain an understanding of the essential parts of a categorical proposition.
- Separate the elements within a proposition, focusing on quantifiers, subjects, predicates, and copulas.
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Papiya BhattacharyaMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The complete list of logical components of a categorical proposition includes the subject, predicate, copula, and quantifier. The subject refers to the thing being described, the predicate describes the subject, the copula is the linking verb that connects the subject and predicate, and the quantifier indicates the extent of the subject's description (i.e. all, some, none).
Learning Objectives
- Attain an understanding of the essential parts of a categorical proposition.
- Separate the elements within a proposition, focusing on quantifiers, subjects, predicates, and copulas.