Syllogism 2C Given the following syllogism: No dogs that do not love children are reliable watchdogs, since all dogs that don't bite are unreliable watchdogs, and no dogs that love children are dogs that bite. For Syllogism 2C, the minor premise is:

A) All dogs that love children are reliable watchdogs.

B) All reliable watchdogs are dogs that bite.

C) No dogs that love children are dogs that bite.

D) All dogs that bite are reliable watchdogs.

E) All reliable watchdogs are dogs that love children.


B

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