Use a Venn diagram to evaluate the following argument: "If something is an oak, then it's a tree. Roses aren't trees. So, roses aren't oaks." This argument is ________.
A. valid but has false premises
B. invalid but has true premises and a true conclusion
C. valid and has true premises
D. invalid and has at least one false premise
E. None of the answers are correct
Answer: C
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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 A are non-B. (T) All A are non-B
A) Subalternation. (T) B) Subcontrary. (Und.) C) Contraposition. (Und.) D) Subalternation. (Und.) E) Contradictory. (F)
According to Marx and Engels, how does the proletariat differ from the bourgeoisie?
A) The proletariat controls capital. B) The proletariat's jobs depend on bourgeoisie. C) The bourgeoisie's wealth is based on what the proletariat pays them. D) The proletariat exploits the bourgeoisie for the profit.
Ewing's Innocent Criminal thought experiment is intended to show that utilitarianism conflicts with our notions of justice.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
An equal___________ refers to the aspiration that all persons within that society
have the chance to reach their full potential against a backdrop of similar constraints and opportunities. a. opportunity society b. outcomes c. opportunities d. institutions