Syllogism 2H
Given the following syllogism:
No happy marriages are planned arrangements, so some unplanned arrangements are fulfilling relationships, because some unhappy marriages are not unfulfilling relationships.
-For Syllogism 2H, the major premise is:
A) All happy marriages are unplanned arrangements.
B) Some unhappy marriages are fulfilling relationships.
C) Some fulfilling relationships are not planned arrangements.
D) No happy marriages are planned arrangements.
E) Some happy marriages are fulfilling relationships.

Question

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The major premise of the syllogism is "No happy marriages are planned arrangements," which is equivalent to saying "All planned arrangements are not happy marriages." This means that the statement "No happy marriages are planned arrangements" is a universal negative proposition, and only choice D expresses this proposition.

Syllogism 2H Given the Following Syllogism