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ts19998

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All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal. This is an example of
 
  a. deductive reasoning.
  b. syllogistic reasoning.
  c. perfect induction.
  d. a and b
  e. b and c

Question 2

In deductive reasoning, if the major and minor premises are true, then the conclusion
 
  a. may be true.
  b. is necessarily true.
  c. must be subjected to empirical study before its truth or falsity can be determined.
  d. none of these are true.


micaelaswann

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


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