Given the following sorites: No S are A.
All N are A.
All T are N.
Some R are T.
Some R are not S.
This sorites is:
A) Invalid because only one premise is negative.
B) Invalid because one of the middle terms is undistributed.
C) Invalid because a term is distributed in the conclusion but not in the premise.
D) Valid because no rules are broken.
E) Valid because a negative premise requires a negative conclusion.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sorites is valid because it follows the logical structure without breaking any rules of syllogism. Each statement logically leads to the next, and the conclusion that "Some R are not S" is supported by the premises given, without violating the distribution of terms or the requirement for a negative premise to lead to a negative conclusion.

Given the Following Sorites: No S Are A