Syllogistic Form 6H
Given the following syllogistic form:

-For Syllogistic Form 6H, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:
A) Invalid, drawing an affirmative conclusion from a negative premise.
B) Invalid, illicit minor.
C) Invalid, existential fallacy.
D) Invalid, exclusive premises.
E) Invalid, drawing a negative conclusion from affirmative premises.

Question

Syllogistic Form 6H
Given the following syllogistic form:

-For Syllogistic Form 6H, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:
A) Invalid, drawing an affirmative conclusion from a negative premise. 
B) Invalid, illicit minor. 
C) Invalid, existential fallacy. 
D) Invalid, exclusive premises. 
E) Invalid, drawing a negative conclusion from affirmative premises.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Syllogistic Form 6H is in the form "No A are B, All C are A, therefore, some C are not B." This form is invalid because it has a negative premise and an affirmative premise, which would lead to an invalid affirmative conclusion. Therefore, the answer is A.

Syllogistic Form 6H Given the Following Syllogistic Form