Syllogism 1A Given the following syllogism: No untalented bards are compelling writers, so some uncompelling writers are not uninspired poets, for some inspired poets are talented bards. For Syllogism 1A, the major premise is:

A) All talented bards are compelling writers.

B) Some talented bards are not inspired poets.

C) No compelling writers are untalented bards.

D) Some inspired poets are talented bards.

E) All compelling writers are talented bards.


E

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A) Valid; no fallacy. B) Invalid; existential fallacy. C) Invalid; illicit subcontrary. D) Invalid; illicit contrary. E) Invalid; illicit contraposition.

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This city was Paul's missionary headquarters.

A. Antioch B. Jerusalem C. Ephesus D. Philippi

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"The conclusion follows from the premises" means

a. the conclusion is true b. the conclusion is supported by true premises c. the conclusion is probably true d. given the premises, the conclusion follows necessarily or probably

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The name "Mesopotamia" means ____________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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