Logic · Syllogism
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: In a valid categorical syllogism, the middle term must be distributed in at least one premise. Reason R: The conclusion of a valid argument cannot assert any more than is contained in the premises. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- 1A is false but R is true
- 2A is true but R is false
- 3Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- 4Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A✓
Correct answer
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
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