Paper 1 · Logical Reasoning
Look at the following statements.
- In terms of nature, both the premises and the conclusion of an argument are propositions
- In a syllogism there are two premises and one conclusion
- In inductive reasoning, strong, weak, cogent and uncogent are crucial aspects
- Induction deals with a posteriori knowledge
A1, 2 and 3
B1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
C3 and 4
D1, 2 and 4
Correct answer: (B) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — All four statements are correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★All four statements are correct, so that is the answer.
★Premises and conclusion are alike propositions in nature.
★A standard syllogism has exactly two premises and one conclusion.
★Inductive arguments are graded as strong or weak, cogent or uncogent.
★Induction rests on experience, so it deals with a posteriori knowledge.
★So the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
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