Question

In context of testing validity of jumbled categorical syllogism, what would be the order of identification of the following: \[ \text{A. Figure and mood} \] \[ \text{B. Major, Minor and Middle term} \] \[ \text{C. Standard form of the syllogism} \] \[ \text{D. Conclusion} \]

• A. D, B, C, A
• B. A, B, C, D
• C. C, B, A, D
• D. A, C, B, D

Hint:

For jumbled syllogism: \[ Conclusion \rightarrow Terms \rightarrow Standard\ Form \rightarrow Figure\ and\ Mood \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
In a jumbled categorical syllogism, the statements are not already arranged in standard logical order. So, before testing validity, we must identify the structure properly.

Step 1: First identify the conclusion.
The conclusion helps us find the major and minor terms. So: \[ D = \text{Conclusion} \]

Step 2: Identify major, minor and middle terms.
After finding the conclusion, we identify: \[ \text{Major term, Minor term, Middle term} \] So: \[ B = \text{Major, Minor and Middle term} \]

Step 3: Put the syllogism into standard form.
Now the major premise, minor premise and conclusion are arranged correctly. So: \[ C = \text{Standard form of the syllogism} \]

Step 4: Find figure and mood.
Finally, we identify figure and mood to test validity. So: \[ A = \text{Figure and mood} \] Thus, the correct order is: \[ D \rightarrow B \rightarrow C \rightarrow A \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(A) D, B, C, A}} \]