Syllogistic Form 2A
Given the following syllogistic form:
-For Syllogistic Form 2A, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:
A) Invalid, existential fallacy.
B) Invalid, exclusive premises.
C) Invalid, illicit minor.
D) Invalid, illicit major.
E) Valid, no fallacy.

Question

Syllogistic Form 2A
Given the following syllogistic form: 
-For Syllogistic Form 2A, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:
A) Invalid, existential fallacy. 
B) Invalid, exclusive premises. 
C) Invalid, illicit minor. 
D) Invalid, illicit major. 
E) Valid, no fallacy.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Syllogistic Form 2A is not a valid form as it contains an existential fallacy, which means that the conclusion makes a statement about the existence of something without any evidence to support it. The form does not follow the rules of valid categorical syllogism as it violates the law of excluded middle. Therefore, the answer is A, i.e. invalid, existential fallacy.

Syllogistic Form 2A Given the Following Syllogistic Form