Put the following categorical syllogism into standard form and identify its mood and figure. No writers of lewd and sensational articles are honest and decent citizens, but some journalists are not writers of lewd and sensational articles; consequently some journalists are honest and decent citizens.

What will be an ideal response?


EOI-1, invalid

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The "evolution argument" supports the idea that human beings have dominion over nature

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. Some cats are brave animals. b. All cats are not brave animals. c. Some cats are not brave animals. d. None of these choices.

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Contrary to the Hobbesian argument, the text claims that

a. there is no tendency toward self-interest. b. humans are capable of benevolence and altruism. c. people seem to be equally capable in their ability to be kind and altruistic. d. all of the above

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