Exam 9: Deductive Arguments I Categorical Logic

Determine whether the following argument is valid by using either the diagram method or the rules of the syllogism. No coinsurance policies are policies that cover the full value of the property.Some policies that cover the full value of the property are discounted policies.So,some discounted policies are not coinsurance policies.

Translate the following into a standard-form categorical claim:All the people I know who are named "Brooke" have birthdays in December.

Translate the following into a standard-form categorical claim:People always leave when Tony plays the accordion.

Translate the following into a standard-form categorical claim:The only organic products are chemical-free products.

Determine whether the following argument is valid by using either the diagram method or the rules of the syllogism. Some early Christians were rationalists. All early Gnostics were rationalists. So,some early Gnostics were Christians.

Translate the following into a standard-form categorical claim:Lydia is the only person in our group who sold stock before the crash.