Given the Following Syllogism

question 215

Multiple Choice

Given the following syllogism:

This syllogism:

• A) Commits the existential fallacy from the Aristotelian standpoint only.
• B) Is valid from the Boolean standpoint.
• C) Is invalid from both the Boolean and the Aristotelian standpoints.
• D) Is valid from the Aristotelian standpoint.
• E) Commits the existential fallacy from both standpoints.

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Definitions:

Sinkholes Form

Natural depressions or holes in the Earth's surface that occur when underlying rock dissolves or collapses.

Methane Gas

A colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas, CH4, which occurs naturally as a byproduct of decomposition and is used as a fuel.

Cave Collapses

The sudden failure or falling in of a cave roof or walls, often resulting in a sinkhole or depression at the surface.

Groundwater

Water that is found beneath the earth's surface, filling the spaces between rocks and forming aquifers.