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Is it possible to represent the traditional understanding of existential import in a Venn diagram?
A) Yes, because it is possible to represent universal propositions as having existential import.
B) Yes, but only by adding an additional circle to the diagram.
C) Yes, because universal propositions can be diagrammed with an X alone, and no shading.
D) No, because it is not possible to represent universal propositions as having existential import.
E) No, because there is no way to indicate that a proposition has existential import on a Venn diagram.
On Jun 21, 2024