alleryStart learning →Which fallacy occurs when both premises of a syllogism are negative?
AIllicit major term
BExclusive premises
CExistential fallacy
DUndistributed middle
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Exclusive premises
With two negative premises no link is established between the major and minor terms.
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