LessonsThe Third Figure: Conditions and Six Productive MoodsQuiz

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

The minor is particular affirmative, the major universal negative, and the conclusion particular negative.

Example:
Some students are athletes.
No student is an inanimate stone.
Therefore some athletes are not inanimate stones.

The very students identified by the minor supply the relevant athlete instances in the conclusion.

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Mood 4: particular affirmative with universal negative

The Third Figure: Conditions and Six Productive Moods

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

The minor is particular affirmative, the major universal negative, and the conclusion particular negative.

Example:
Some students are athletes.
No student is an inanimate stone.
Therefore some athletes are not inanimate stones.

The very students identified by the minor supply the relevant athlete instances in the conclusion.