INSTRUCTIONS: In each problem below you are given a statement, its truth value in parentheses, and a new statement. You must determine how the new statement is related to the given statement and determine the truth value of the new statement. Adopt the Aristotelian standpoint and assume that 'A' and 'B' denote things that actually exist. Some non-A are non-B. (F) Some B are A

A) Conversion. (F)

B) Contraposition. (F)

C) Conversion. (Und.)

D) Subcontrary. (T)

E) Contraposition. (Und.)


E

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diabetes. Obviously Betty's views are not supported by the evidence. A) Red herring. B) Appeal to pity. C) No fallacy. D) Slippery slope. E) Straw man.

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According to Christian moral theologians, _________ is the character and content of the

Christian life.

a. love b. faith c. hope d. morality

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