Is This Syllogism Valid

question 218

Multiple Choice

Is this syllogism valid?

• A)No, because there is shading in the premises that does not appear in the conclusion.
• B)No, because there is shading in the conclusion that does not appear in the premises.
• C)No, because there are no Xs.
• D)Yes.
• E)There is not enough information to determine the answer.

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Definitions:

World Systems Theorists

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