Given the Following Sorites: No S Are A

question 212

Multiple Choice

Given the following sorites: No S are A.
All N are A.
All T are N.
Some R are T.
Some R are not S.
This sorites is:

• A) Invalid because only one premise is negative.
• B) Invalid because one of the middle terms is undistributed.
• C) Invalid because a term is distributed in the conclusion but not in the premise.
• D) Valid because no rules are broken.
• E) Valid because a negative premise requires a negative conclusion.

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Definitions:

Fossil Fuel

Natural fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from the ancient remains of plants and animals and used for energy.

Soil Erosion

The removal of the top layer of soil at a faster rate than it is formed, due to natural processes like wind and water flow or human activities such as farming.

Soil Erosion

The displacement of the upper layer of soil, causing a loss of fertility and land degradation.

Soil Fertility

The capability of soil to provide essential nutrients to plants in adequate amounts for growth, reproduction, and overall health.