Syllogistic Form 2D
Given the following syllogistic form:
Some M are not P.

-For Syllogistic Form 2D, the mood and figure is:
A) IOI-1.
B) OEO-1.
C) OIO-1.
D) IOI-4.
E) OIO-4.

Question

Syllogistic Form 2D
Given the following syllogistic form:
Some M are not P.

-For Syllogistic Form 2D, the mood and figure is:
A) IOI-1. 
B) OEO-1. 
C) OIO-1. 
D) IOI-4. 
E) OIO-4.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given syllogistic form has the form of OIO. The middle term is the subject in both premises, and it is not distributed. Therefore, the figure must be 1. The propositions are negative premises followed by a negative conclusion, which means the mood is OIO. Therefore, the mood and figure is OIO-1.

Syllogistic Form 2D Given the Following Syllogistic Form