Asked by Skylar McLachlan on May 18, 2024

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If we are solving an enthymeme and the conclusion is an I proposition, then according to the modern view of existential import, the premises:

A) can be any propositions
B) must be an I proposition and an A proposition
C) must both be A propositions
D) must both be I propositions
E) must be an I proposition and an O proposition

Existential Import

In logic, the assumption that a statement implies the existence of the subject it mentions.

I Proposition

An I proposition in traditional logic is an affirmative particular statement, indicating that some members of the subject class are included in the predicate class, typically structured as "Some S are P."

Enthymeme

A rhetorical syllogism used in arguments, often with one premise left unstated but implied.

  • Recognize the framework and elements required for a legitimate syllogism.
  • Explain the effect of existential import on determining the validity of syllogisms.
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Santiago VenegasMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In the context of syllogistic logic, when solving an enthymeme with a conclusion that is an I proposition (which asserts partial existence, "Some S are P"), according to the modern view of existential import, the premises must logically support the conclusion's claim of existence. Therefore, one premise typically affirms existence (an A proposition, "All S are P", implies existence in the modern view) and the other premise (an I proposition, "Some S are P") directly supports the conclusion's claim. This combination ensures that the conclusion's existential claim is adequately grounded in the premises.