Given the Following Sorites: No H Are C

question 46

Multiple Choice

Given the following sorites: No H are C.
All H are R.
All R are P.
Some E are not P.
Some E are not C.
This sorites is:

• A) Invalid because it has two negative premises.
• B) Invalid because a term is distributed in the conclusion but not in the premise.
• C) Invalid because it has an affirmative premise and a negative conclusion.
• D) Valid because no rules are broken.
• E) Valid because a negative premise requires a negative conclusion.

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Definitions:

Windows

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Variable

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