Reconstruct the Following as a Standard-Form Syllogism, and Determine Whether

question 102

Essay

Reconstruct the following as a standard-form syllogism, and determine whether it is valid.
The new dean at Stratford Business School initiated many new policies after taking office. All of the new policies emphasized employee and customer satisfaction. After a conversation with the new dean, an associate dean remarked that since none of the policies of the old curriculum was among those initiated by the dean, the associate dean had to conclude, to his surprise, that none of the old curriculum policies emphasized employee and customer satisfaction.

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Definitions:

Dentition

The arrangement or condition of the teeth within the mouth, including their number, type, and structure.

Molars

Large, flat teeth located at the back of the mouth, used for grinding and chewing food.

Cats

Domesticated felines known for their agility, curiosity, and independence, widely kept as pets or for controlling pests.

Humans

Homo sapiens, the species of bipedal primates to which modern human beings belong, characterized by a large brain and capacity for complex language, thought, and social organization.