Consider the following argument: (1) No geese are felines (2) Some birds are geese Tf, (3) Some
Question:
Consider the following argument:
(1) No geese are felines
(2) Some birds are geese
Tf,
(3) Some birds are not felines
First, substitute each group (geese, felines, birds) with itscorresponding variable (G1, G2, G3). Then, fill in the blanks usingthe variables instead of the group names. Make sure to preserve thestructure of the original argument.
(1) No _____ are _____.
(2) Some _____ are _____.
Therefore,
(3) Some _____ are not _____.
Blank #1:
Blank #2:
Blank #3:
Blank #4:
Blank #5:
Blank #6:
Does this argument pass or fail the true premises test?
(1) No geese are felines
(2) Some birds are geese
Tf,
(3) Some birds are not felines
Does this argument pass or fail the proper form test?
(1) No geese are felines
(2) Some birds are geese
Tf,
(3) Some birds are not felines
Smith and Roberson Business Law
ISBN: 978-0538473637
15th Edition
Authors: Richard A. Mann, Barry S. Roberts