Syllogistic Form 4A
Given the following syllogistic form:
-For Syllogistic Form 4A, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:
A) Invalid, undistributed middle.
B) Invalid, illicit major.
C) Invalid, exclusive premises.
D) Valid, no fallacy.
E) Invalid, existential fallacy.

Question

Syllogistic Form 4A
Given the following syllogistic form: 
-For Syllogistic Form 4A, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:
A) Invalid, undistributed middle. 
B) Invalid, illicit major. 
C) Invalid, exclusive premises. 
D) Valid, no fallacy. 
E) Invalid, existential fallacy.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The syllogism is invalid due to the presence of an undistributed middle term. There is no term that is distributed in both premises, which means that the conclusion cannot be logically inferred from the premises.

Syllogistic Form 4A Given the Following Syllogistic Form