LessonsThe Second Figure: Conditions of Validity and Four Productive MoodsQuiz

The commentary also uses conversion of the minor followed by conversion of the conclusion to show this mood's validity.

Original minor: No C is B.
Its converse: No B is C.
Original major: All A are B.
First-figure result: No A is C.
Converse of that result: No C is A.

Converting the negative minor produces an appropriate first-figure argument. Converting its universal negative conclusion gives exactly the original intended conclusion.

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Mood 2: converting the minor and the result

The Second Figure: Conditions of Validity and Four Productive Moods

The commentary also uses conversion of the minor followed by conversion of the conclusion to show this mood's validity.

Original minor: No C is B.
Its converse: No B is C.
Original major: All A are B.
First-figure result: No A is C.
Converse of that result: No C is A.

Converting the negative minor produces an appropriate first-figure argument. Converting its universal negative conclusion gives exactly the original intended conclusion.