Syllogistic Form 3I
Given the following syllogistic form:
Some M are not P.

-For Syllogistic Form 3I, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:
A) Valid, no fallacy.
B) Invalid, illicit major.
C) Invalid, undistributed middle.
D) Invalid, exclusive premises.
E) Invalid, drawing an affirmative conclusion from negative premises.

Question

Syllogistic Form 3I
Given the following syllogistic form:
Some M are not P.

-For Syllogistic Form 3I, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:
A) Valid, no fallacy. 
B) Invalid, illicit major. 
C) Invalid, undistributed middle. 
D) Invalid, exclusive premises. 
E) Invalid, drawing an affirmative conclusion from negative premises.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In Syllogistic Form 3I, the premises are both negative, which leads to the fallacy of exclusive premises, making the argument invalid.

Syllogistic Form 3I Given the Following Syllogistic Form