Asked by Michael Donnan on May 16, 2024
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Which terms are distributed in an A proposition?
A) subject only
B) predicate only
C) subject and predicate
D) none
E) There isn't enough information to answer.
A Proposition
A statement that can either be true or false, expressed in a declarative form.
Distributed Terms
Terms in a categorical proposition that apply to all members of the category they describe, crucial in determining the validity of logical arguments.
- Acquire knowledge of the guidelines for the distribution of terms in categorical syllogisms and propositions.
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Mikaella LumabiMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In an A proposition, which is of the form "All S are P," the subject term is distributed because it refers to all members of the subject class. The predicate term is not distributed because it does not refer to all members of the predicate class.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the guidelines for the distribution of terms in categorical syllogisms and propositions.