The mood of this argument is
A
E
E used in the firstfigure. One premise negative; conclusion negative; no particulars. “A” distributes the subject only; “E” both subject and predicate. The middle term, “good citizens,” is distributed in both premises. The major term, “votes,” is distributed in the conclusion but not in the premise where it is used. The argument is invalid, the fallacy being illicit major.
A
E
E is not found in the first figure’s list of valid moods.
(5) A All G
true teachers are M
sympathetic,
A All S
lovers of children are M
sympathetic,
A ∴ All S
lovers of children are G
true teachers.
The mood of this argument is