Reconstruct the following as a standard-form syllogism, and determine whether it is valid.God, by definition, possesses all perfections. Existence, by definition, is a perfection. Therefore God, by definition, exists.
What will be an ideal response?
P = perfections; A = attributes or characteristics of God; E = the class of things identical to existence.
All P are A.
All E are P.
Therefore, all E are A.
Valid.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A) souls B) goods C) rights D) duties
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.