INSTRUCTIONS For each of the following arguments, a. Translate the argument into standard form. b. Name the mood and fig...
INSTRUCTIONS
For each of the following arguments,
a. Translate the argument into standard form.
b. Name the mood and figure of its standard-form translation.
c. Test its validity using the rules and mood. If it is valid, give its traditional name.
d. If it is invalid, name the fallacy it commits.
Question 5. All syllogisms having two negative premises are invalid. Some valid syllogisms are sound. Therefore some unsound arguments are syllogisms having two negative premises.
Homework Answers
Ans: Valid ; Fallacy of drawing an affirmative conclusion from a negative premise
Standard Form translation a. No syllogisms having two negative premises are valid b.Some valid syllogisms are sound c.Therefore, some unsound arguments are syllogisms having 2 negative premise
Mood and figure: EII-3
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