Which of the following statements is a proper example of what Aristotle termed a syllogism ?
Correct answer: C. All mammals are warm-blooded, all dogs are mammals, hence all dogs are warm-blooded.
- A. All dogs have four legs, all creatures do not have four legs, hence all creatures with four legs are dogs.
- B. All men breathe air, all dogs breathe air, hence all men are dogs.
- C. All mammals are warm-blooded, all dogs are mammals, hence all dogs are warm-blooded.
- D. All dogs have hair, all people have hair, hence anything with hair is a dog or a person.
Explanation
A syllogism contains premises leading to a necessary conclusion: if all mammals are warm-blooded and all dogs are mammals, all dogs must be warm-blooded. The other statements either reverse the logic or draw conclusions not supported by their premises.
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