PHIL 105 Lecture 21: distribution of syllogism.pdf
5 Feb 2015
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When a term is distributed, its refers to the entirety. Subject (dogs) is distributed and mammals are not. None of them are included in the class of mammals. S and p are linked will only work in in someplace, you talk abou the entire class of m. If in conclusion you speak about a entire class of items, its only justified if you spoke about the entire class in the premise. In any standard form, the middle term must be distributed. In a valid standard form, the middle term must be distributed exactly once rule. If this rule is violated, it becomes fallacy of undistributed middle. If end terms are distributed in conclusion, then it is because you distributed them in the premise. An end term cant be distributed exactly once rule. Negative premises : when ever a premise have a negative premise, but have a negative conclusion, no valid syllogism can have 2 negative premises rule.
