Syllogistic Form 3C
Given the following syllogistic form:
All M are P.
No S are M.

All S are P.
-For Syllogistic Form 3C, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:
A) Invalid, illicit minor.
B) Invalid, drawing an affirmative conclusion from a negative premise.
C) Invalid, existential fallacy.
D) Invalid, exclusive premises.
E) Invalid, drawing a negative conclusion from affirmative premises.

Question

Syllogistic Form 3C
Given the following syllogistic form:
All M are P.
No S are M.

All S are P.
-For Syllogistic Form 3C, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:
A) Invalid, illicit minor. 
B) Invalid, drawing an affirmative conclusion from a negative premise. 
C) Invalid, existential fallacy. 
D) Invalid, exclusive premises. 
E) Invalid, drawing a negative conclusion from affirmative premises.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Syllogistic Form 3C involves drawing an affirmative conclusion from a negative premise, which is logically invalid because the conclusion asserts something exists or is true based on a premise that denies something, creating a logical inconsistency.

Syllogistic Form 3C Given the Following Syllogistic Form