Syllogism — Players, educated, and cultured: Statements: (a) All players are educated. (b) All educated are cultured. Inferences: I. All players are cultured. II. All cultured persons are players.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Only inference I follows

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This is a direct application of transitivity in set inclusion.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Player ⊆ Educated.
  • Educated ⊆ Cultured.


Concept / Approach:
Chain the inclusions to get Player ⊆ Cultured. The converse Cultured ⊆ Player is not implied.


Step-by-Step:
1) Player ⊆ Educated and Educated ⊆ Cultured.2) Hence Player ⊆ Cultured (I follows).3) II incorrectly reverses the subset relation.


Verification:
Model with many cultured non-players refutes II while preserving the premises.


Final Answer:
Only inference I follows.

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