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Logic – II · Unit 1

Logic II exam question: State Aristotle's dictum de omni et nullo and

The question (13 marks)

State Aristotle's dictum de omni et nullo and explain why the first figure is called perfect. Distinguish direct from indirect reduction, and illustrate your answer by reducing Camestres directly and Baroco indirectly. (13 marks)

MU Module I, heads 1.1.3 and 1.1.4, the dictum and reduction; pack ch. 01 section 5.

Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.

It tests Unit 1 · Categorical Syllogism, Reduction and Nyaya Inference of Logic – II.

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