Can a Valid Syllogism Have False Premises

question 213

Multiple Choice

Can a valid syllogism have false premises?

• A)Yes, but the conclusion would also be false.
• B)Yes, but they would both have to be false.
• C)Yes, because valid arguments can have true or false premises.
• D)No, since a false premise would render the syllogism invalid.
• E)It could have one false premise, but not two.

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