"All wild animals are vicious; some wild animals are from Africa; therefore, some animals from Africa are vicious."
Which proposition should be diagrammed first in a Venn diagram test of validity?

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"All wild animals are vicious; some wild animals are from Africa; therefore, some animals from Africa are vicious."
 Which proposition should be diagrammed first in a Venn diagram test of validity?

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The first proposition to diagram is typically the universal statement, which sets the broadest parameters for the diagram. In this case, "All wild animals are vicious" is a universal statement that establishes a relationship between all members of one set (wild animals) and a characteristic (viciousness), making it the logical starting point for diagramming.

"All Wild Animals Are Vicious; Some Wild Animals Are from Africa;