Q
Which of the following statements is a proper example of what Aristotle termed a syllogism ?
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A
A. All dogs have four legs, all creatures do not have four legs, hence all creatures with four legs are dogs.
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B
B. All men breathe air, all dogs breathe air, hence all men are dogs.
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C
C. All mammals are warm-blooded, all dogs are mammals, hence all dogs are warm-blooded.
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D
D. All dogs have hair, all people have hair, hence anything with hair is a dog or a person.
Correct Answer:
C. C. All mammals are warm-blooded, all dogs are mammals, hence all dogs are warm-blooded.
