If the statement - "No professors are materialists" is given as true, then…
2023
If the statement - "No professors are materialists" is given as true, then which of the following statements could be inferred to be true?
- A.
All professors are materialists.
- B.
Some professors are materialists.
- C.
Some professors are not materialists.
- D.
Some materialists are professors.
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Correct answer: C
The premise 'No professors are materialists' indicates zero overlap between the two groups. In traditional logic, this universal negative implies the particular negative 'Some professors are not materialists' is true.