Philosophy · Logic
Given below are two statements: One is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): In a valid categorical syllogism, if a term is distributed in the conclusion, then it must be distributed in the premises.
Reason (R): The conclusion of a valid argument cannot assert any more than is contained in the premises.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer:
Assertion (A): In a valid categorical syllogism, if a term is distributed in the conclusion, then it must be distributed in the premises.
Reason (R): The conclusion of a valid argument cannot assert any more than is contained in the premises.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer:
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- 1(A) is false but (R) is true
- 2(A) is true but (R) is false
- 3Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
- 4Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)✓
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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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