Which of the following accurately describes "soundness" as it relates to syllogisms?
A) The premises are true
B) The conclusion is true
C) The conclusion is valid
D) The premises are true, and the conclusion is valid
E) The premises may or may not be true and the conclusion is valid

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Soundness refers to the validity of a syllogism, which means that the conclusion logically follows from the premises. In order for a syllogism to be sound, the premises must be true and the conclusion must be valid (meaning it logically follows from the premises). Therefore, choice D (The premises are true, and the conclusion is valid) accurately describes soundness.

Which of the Following Accurately Describes "Soundness" as It Relates