Syllogistic Form 2C Given the Following Syllogistic Form

question 164

Multiple Choice

Syllogistic Form 2C
Given the following syllogistic form:
Some P are not M.
Some M are S.

Some S are not P.
-For Syllogistic Form 2C, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:

• A) Invalid, illicit major.
• B) Invalid, drawing a negative conclusion from an affirmative premise.
• C) Invalid, illicit minor.
• D) Invalid, exclusive premises.
• E) Invalid, undistributed middle.

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