Question

Is the following syllogism valid? No Internet service provider is a small business. Some businesses in our town are small businesses. Some businesses in our town are not Internet service providers.

Answer 1

Answer: E. Yes, regardless of whether we take the traditional or modern view of existential import.

Explanation:

The options are:

a. There is not enough information to determine the answer.

b. No, regardless of whether we take the traditional or modern view of existential import.

c. Yes if we take the traditional view of existential import, but no if we take the modern view.

d. Yes if we take the modern view of existential import, but no if we take the traditional view.

e. Yes, regardless of whether we take the traditional or modern view of existential import.

A syllogism is a reasoning that is formed when a conclusion is being drawn based on two given propositions.

With regards to the question, we can deduce that the syllogism is valid as the conclusion is derived from the two propositions that are given. In this case, the correct option will be "Yes, regardless of whether we take the traditional or modern view of existential import".