Which of the Following Propositions Has Existential Import According to the Traditional

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following propositions has existential import according to the traditional view, but lacks it according to the modern view?

• A)Some dragons do not breathe fire.
• B)Some hobbits are residents of the Shire.
• C)Some vampires are not very charming.
• D)All modern paper is made from wood pulp.
• E)Some passengers carry fewer bags than others.

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Definitions:

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded for it.

Downward-Sloping

A term used to describe a line or curve on a graph that moves from the upper left to the lower right, often associated with the demand curve in economics.

Complements

Goods and services that are used together, where the consumption or use of one increases the demand for the other.

Normal Goods

Goods for which demand increases as consumer income rises, holding prices constant.