Paper 1 · Logical Reasoning
Consider the following statements in the context of 'moods and figures'.
- The 'mood' of a syllogism is determined by the quantity and quality of its three propositions
- The 'figure' of a categorical syllogism is determined by the position of the middle term
- Figure and mood together determine the structure of a syllogism
A1 and 2
B2 and 3
C1 and 3
D1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3 — All three statements are correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★All three statements are correct, so that is the answer.
★The mood is fixed by the quantity and quality of the three propositions.
★The figure is fixed by the position of the middle term in the premises.
★Together, mood and figure completely specify a syllogism's structure.
★Each statement states a standard truth of syllogistic logic.
★So the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
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