alleryAll unicorns can fly. Charlie is a unicorn. So Charlie can fly. This argument is
Aformally invalid
Bself-contradictory
Cinductive only
Dformally valid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. formally valid
The conclusion follows from the premises by form alone, whether or not unicorns exist.
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