Some Flying Horses Are Dependable Steeds

question 411

Multiple Choice

Some flying horses are dependable steeds. Therefore, some dependable steeds are flying horses.

• A) Invalid, existential fallacy.
• B) Invalid, illicit conversion.
• C) Invalid, illicit contrary.
• D) Valid, no fallacy.
• E) Invalid, illicit obversion.

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