Syllogistic Form 5F
Given the following syllogistic form:
All P are M.

-For Syllogistic Form 5F, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:
A) Invalid, existential fallacy.
B) Valid, no fallacy.
C) Invalid, illicit major.
D) Invalid, exclusive premises.
E) Invalid, undistributed middle.

Question

Syllogistic Form 5F
Given the following syllogistic form:
All P are M.

-For Syllogistic Form 5F, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:
A) Invalid, existential fallacy. 
B) Valid, no fallacy. 
C) Invalid, illicit major. 
D) Invalid, exclusive premises. 
E) Invalid, undistributed middle.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Form 5F commits an existential fallacy because it makes an existential inference from two universal premises without ensuring that the set referred to actually has members.

Syllogistic Form 5F Given the Following Syllogistic Form