Some S are not P. (Aristotelian standpoint) After filling in the diagram,
A) There is an X in Area 3.
B) There is an X in Area 1.
C) Area 1 is shaded.
D) There is an X in Area 2.
E) Area 2 is shaded, and there is a circled X in Area 1.

Question

Some S are not P. (Aristotelian standpoint)  After filling in the diagram,
A) There is an X in Area 3. 
B) There is an X in Area 1. 
C) Area 1 is shaded. 
D) There is an X in Area 2. 
E) Area 2 is shaded, and there is a circled X in Area 1.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the statement "Some S are not P" only tells us that at least one S is not P, we cannot shade any region completely. However, we can place an X in Area 1 to represent the possibility that at least one S is in that region and not P. We cannot say for certain that there is an X in any other region. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Some S Are Not P