Given the Following Syllogism

question 292

Multiple Choice

Given the following syllogism:
All sharks are fish.

This syllogism is:

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

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Definitions:

Linoleic Acid

A polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid, essential for human health, found in many vegetable oils.

Stearic Acid

A saturated fatty acid with the formula C18H36O2, found in various animal and vegetable fats, and used in making soaps and cosmetics.

Straight-Chain

Linear arrangements of atoms within a molecule without any branching.

C=C Double Bonds

Chemical bonds where two carbon atoms share two pairs of electrons, forming the basis of alkenes in organic chemistry.