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Taylah McGhee
on Dec 25, 2024
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The fourth rule of validity is that:
A) if one premise is negative, then the other premise must also be negative
B) if there is a negative premise, then there must be a negative conclusion, and if there is a negative conclusion, then there must be a negative premise
C) if there are two negative premises, then there must be an affirmative conclusion, and if there is an affirmative conclusion, then both premises must be negative
D) if the major premise is affirmative, then the conclusion must be negative
E) if the minor premise is affirmative, then the conclusion must be negative
Negative Premise
A statement in a logical argument that denies something, either partially or completely.
Negative Conclusion
A conclusion that denies the truth of a statement or proposition, often found in logical arguments and deductive reasoning.
Validity
The quality of being logically or factually sound; in logic, refers specifically to arguments where the conclusion necessarily follows from the premises.
- Comprehend the fundamental principles and significance of validity rules within syllogistic reasoning.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamental principles and significance of validity rules within syllogistic reasoning.