It Is False That Some Leprechauns Are Englishmen

question 129

Multiple Choice

It is false that some leprechauns are Englishmen. Therefore, no leprechauns are Englishmen.

• A) Invalid; existential fallacy.
• B) Valid; no fallacy.
• C) Invalid; illicit contradiction.
• D) Invalid; illicit subalternation.
• E) Invalid; illicit conversion.

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Definitions:

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Mere Exposure Effect

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Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

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