Sorites 1H
Given the following sorites:
All R are F.
Some K are N.
No R are A.

-For Sorites 1H, the second intermediate conclusion is:
A) No A are F.
B) No F are N.
C) Some K are R.
D) Some F are not K.
E) Some K are not R.

Question

Sorites 1H
Given the following sorites:
All R are F.
Some K are N.
No R are A.

-For Sorites 1H, the second intermediate conclusion is:
A) No A are F. 
B) No F are N. 
C) Some K are R. 
D) Some F are not K. 
E) Some K are not R.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The second premise tells us that "Some K are N." The third premise tells us that "No R are A." When we combine these two premises and apply the universal negative inference rule, we get "Some K are not R." Therefore, the correct answer is E.

Sorites 1H Given the Following Sorites