Asked by Hunter Haven on Jul 16, 2024
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What are the quantity and quality of the following proposition? No S is P.
A) universal affirmative
B) universal negative
C) particular affirmative
D) particular negative
E) It depends on what classes are represented by S and P.
Quantity
The amount, number, or extent of something, often measurable.
Quality
A characteristic or property that distinguishes an object, material, or service, determining its nature and significance.
Categorical Proposition
A statement that asserts or denies something about all members of a category.
- Evaluate the capacity (universal or particular) of categorical declarations.
- Assess the attribute (favorable or unfavorable) of categorical propositions.
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Urmilla millaJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The proposition "No S is P" is a universal negative proposition, which means it is denying the possibility of any S being a member of P. It does not specify the quantity or quality of S or P, only the relationship between them.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the capacity (universal or particular) of categorical declarations.
- Assess the attribute (favorable or unfavorable) of categorical propositions.