Syllogistic Form 1D
Given the following syllogistic form:
All P are M.

-For Syllogistic Form 1D, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:
A) Valid, no fallacy.
B) Invalid, illicit minor.
C) Invalid, drawing an affirmative conclusion from a negative premise.
D) Invalid, undistributed middle.
E) Invalid, existential fallacy.

Question

Syllogistic Form 1D
Given the following syllogistic form:
All P are M.

-For Syllogistic Form 1D, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:
A) Valid, no fallacy. 
B) Invalid, illicit minor. 
C) Invalid, drawing an affirmative conclusion from a negative premise. 
D) Invalid, undistributed middle. 
E) Invalid, existential fallacy.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Syllogistic Form 1D involves drawing an affirmative conclusion from a negative premise, which is logically invalid because the conclusion asserts something positive about the relationship between two categories, while the premises do not support this assertion due to the presence of a negative statement.

Syllogistic Form 1D Given the Following Syllogistic Form