Asked by Francisco Almaguer on May 18, 2024
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Is the term "whales" distributed?
A) Yes, because it is a class of things.
B) Yes, because there are different kinds of whales.
C) It depends on the proposition in which the term "whales" is used.
D) No, because the term is a noun.
E) No, because whales only live in the ocean and not on every part of the earth.
Whales
Large marine mammals known for their immense size and intelligence, belonging to the order Cetacea.
Distributed Term
In propositional logic, a term that is used in such a way that it refers to all individuals or instances of a given category.
- Understand the function and arrangement of terms in categorical statements.
Verified Answer
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Jocelyn WebsterMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The distribution of a term in logic depends on how it is used in a proposition, not solely on its nature as a class of things, its variety, its grammatical category, or its habitat.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the function and arrangement of terms in categorical statements.