If "or" is used in its non-exclusive sense, which of the five following syllogisms is invalid?
a. Either P or Q.
Not P.
Therefore, Q.
b. Either P or Q.
Not Q.
Therefore, P.
c. Either P or Q.
P.
Therefore, not Q.
d. Either P or Q.
Q.
Therefore, not P.
e. Both c and d.
e
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