The Fifth Rule of Validity, Used Only If We Adopt

question 123

Multiple Choice

The fifth rule of validity, used only if we adopt the modern view of existential import, is that:

• A)if either premise is particular, then the conclusion must be particular
• B)if both premises are particular, then the conclusion must be particular
• C)if the conclusion is particular, then one premise must be particular
• D)if the conclusion is particular, then both premises must be particular
• E)if both premises are universal, then the conclusion must be particular

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Definitions:

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms, converting food to energy for cellular processes and waste products.

Percent Body Fat

The total mass of fat divided by total body mass, expressed as a percentage, indicating the proportion of fat in a person's body.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat, typically greater than what is considered healthy.

Body Mass Index

A measurement that assesses an individual's body weight relative to their height, used to categorize underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity.