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What does the rule in categorical syllogism state about the conclusion?
What does the rule in categorical syllogism state about the conclusion?
- It should always be affirmative.
- It should follow the stronger side.
- It should be negative if one premise is negative. (correct)
- It should be particular if one premise is particular.
When does a syllogism commit the fallacy of universal conclusion drawn from a particular premise?
When does a syllogism commit the fallacy of universal conclusion drawn from a particular premise?
- When both premises are negative.
- When both premises are universal.
- When both premises are particular.
- When one premise is universal and the other is particular. (correct)
In the example provided, why does the syllogism 'All Filipinos are saints' commit the fallacy of universal conclusion drawn from a particular premise?
In the example provided, why does the syllogism 'All Filipinos are saints' commit the fallacy of universal conclusion drawn from a particular premise?
- Because both premises are particular.
- Because both premises are universal.
- Because one premise is particular and the other is universal. (correct)
- Because both premises are negative.
What additional fallacy does the syllogism 'All Filipinos are saints' commit besides the fallacy of universal conclusion drawn from a particular premise?
What additional fallacy does the syllogism 'All Filipinos are saints' commit besides the fallacy of universal conclusion drawn from a particular premise?
When does a syllogism commit the fallacy of illicit minor term?
When does a syllogism commit the fallacy of illicit minor term?
What type of fallacy occurs when one premise is negative, and the other is affirmative?
What type of fallacy occurs when one premise is negative, and the other is affirmative?
Which statement describes when a syllogism commits the fallacy of undistributed middle?
Which statement describes when a syllogism commits the fallacy of undistributed middle?
In categorical syllogisms, what happens if one of the premises is particular?
In categorical syllogisms, what happens if one of the premises is particular?
Which type of fallacy arises when one of the premises is universal and the other is particular?
Which type of fallacy arises when one of the premises is universal and the other is particular?
What happens if one premise in a categorical syllogism is negative?
What happens if one premise in a categorical syllogism is negative?
