Syllogism — Premises: (a) All English movies are violent. (b) Some people like watching English movies. Conclusions: I) All people watching English movies like violence. II) All people who like violence watch English movies.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Neither I nor II follows

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The premises link the content of English movies (violent) with a viewer subset (some people like watching English movies). The conclusions, however, make claims about viewers' preferences for violence or the source of all violence-likers.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • All EnglishMovies are ViolentContent.
  • Some People like watching EnglishMovies.
  • No premise about people liking violence as a result of viewing.


Concept / Approach:
From 'All English movies are violent' we cannot infer anything about whether viewers like violence; they might watch for other reasons or dislike the violence yet still watch. Nor can we infer that all violence-likers watch English movies.


Step-by-Step Solution:

I) The premise is about movie content, not viewer preference; 'All viewers like violence' is unsupported.II) 'All violence-likers watch English movies' is an arbitrary universal connecting a preference group to a content class without evidence.


Verification / Alternative check:
Countermodels exist: viewers might enjoy plots despite violence; many who like violent content might prefer non-English media. Premises hold while both conclusions fail.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Any option asserting I or II introduces unsupported generalizations about audiences.


Common Pitfalls:
Confusing properties of content with viewers' attitudes; assuming causation or necessary preference from descriptive statements.


Final Answer:
Neither I nor II follows.

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