The argument''some protozoa are predators. No predators are animals. Therefore some protozoa are not animals'' is __________ .

A. Both valid and invalid
B. valid
C. inconclusive
D. Invalid


B. valid

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The virtue of self-love involves ________________

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

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Which of the following is true of modus ponens?

A. It has a probably false conclusion. B. It refers to a Latin expression that means "negative mode." C. It is a logically reliable pattern of deductive reasoning. D. It is a very common pattern of inductive reasoning.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

The cognitive meaning of a statement is the element of the statement that elicits emotions.

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Thales’ philosophical problem is called the problem of

a. the one and the many. b. skepticism vs. certainty. c. science vs. religion. d. the objectivity of moral values.

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