You cannot say an argument is true/untrue, only whether it is valid or invalid.
Truth is a property of a statement
Truth is Public, Eternal, and Independent
Arguments-
Does the conclusion follow the premise?
If so, valid
Validity of the argument is independent from the truth or falsity of the premise.
All ostriches are teachers
Mr. Steedman is an ostrich
Therefore, Mr. Steedman is a teacher
3 words used twice (check 1) Quantifer (check 2)\
IT IS VALID
Syllogisms do not create truth, but used properly valid argument in syllogism form can PRESERVE truth.
All A's are B's
Some A's are C's
Some B's are C's
VALID
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