LessonsThe Second Figure: Conditions of Validity and Four Productive MoodsQuiz

بعض ج ب، ولا شيء من أ ب، فليس بعض ج أ
Some C are B; no A is B; therefore some C are not A.

The minor is particular affirmative, the major universal negative. At least one C lies in B, but A is excluded from B. That C cannot be an A.

The conclusion is particular negative, because the premises establish exclusion for at least one C, not necessarily every C.

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Mood 3: particular affirmative minor

The Second Figure: Conditions of Validity and Four Productive Moods

بعض ج ب، ولا شيء من أ ب، فليس بعض ج أ
Some C are B; no A is B; therefore some C are not A.

The minor is particular affirmative, the major universal negative. At least one C lies in B, but A is excluded from B. That C cannot be an A.

The conclusion is particular negative, because the premises establish exclusion for at least one C, not necessarily every C.