Identify the figure in the following "All artists are egoists Some artists are…
2025
Identify the figure in the following "All artists are egoists Some artists are paupers Therefore, some paupers are egoists".
- A.
1st Figure
- B.
2nd figure
- C.
3rd figure
- D.
4th figure
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Correct answer: C
Correct Answer. C 3rd figure because this syllogism follows the 3rd figure structure in traditional logic. Structure of the 3rd Figure: Major premise: Predicate of the conclusion is in the subject position. Minor premise: Subject of the conclusion is in the subject position. Middle term is the subject in both premises. Here: Artists = Middle term (M) Egoists = Predicate (P) Paupers = Subject (S)