Asked by Yohanna Flores on Apr 23, 2024
If two categorical syllogisms have the same form, then:
A) one must be valid, and the other invalid
B) either both are valid or both are invalid
C) both are definitely valid
D) both are definitely invalid
E) the validity of one tells us nothing about the validity of the other
Categorical Syllogisms
A kind of logical argument that involves two premises and a conclusion, each statement beginning with "all", "no", or "some", referring to the relationships between categories.
- Contrast validity with truth in the realm of argumentation logic.
- Recognize the significance of form over content in determining syllogism validity.
Learning Objectives
- Contrast validity with truth in the realm of argumentation logic.
- Recognize the significance of form over content in determining syllogism validity.