Multiple Choice
What type of hypothetical syllogism is the following? If the Romans were a great power, then they never lost a battle.
But the Romans were not a great power.
So the Romans did lose a battle.
A) pure hypothetical
B) modus ponens
C) modus tollens
D) invalid-commits the fallacy of denying the antecedent
E) invalid-commits the fallacy of affirming the consequent
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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