Syllogistic Form 4F
Given the following syllogistic form:
Some P are not M.

-For Syllogistic Form 4F, the mood and figure is:
A) OAO-1.
B) OEO-4.
C) OAO-4.
D) IAI-1.
E) EAO-4.

Question

Syllogistic Form 4F
Given the following syllogistic form:
Some P are not M.

-For Syllogistic Form 4F, the mood and figure is:
A) OAO-1. 
B) OEO-4. 
C) OAO-4. 
D) IAI-1. 
E) EAO-4.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The syllogistic form "Some P are not M" has the logical form of O (particular negative). The placement of the terms in the statement determines the figure. In this case, P is the subject term and M is the predicate term, making it Figure 4. The only option with this mood and figure is OAO-4.

Syllogistic Form 4F Given the Following Syllogistic Form