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Translate into standard form categorical syllogism?

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For the following argument, i have to translate the argument into standard form catergorical syllogism. ( i may use the operations of obversion, conversion, or contraposition to accomplish this--we are using the Boolean interpretation)

"All ears of corn with white tassels are unripe, but some ears are ripe even though their kernels are not full-sized. Therefore, some ears with full-sized kernels are not ears with white tassels."

I have to identify the premises, conclusion, mood, figure, and whether it is valid.

CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME??

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  1. Homework.  Not philosophy.  Try 'syllogism' on the net.

    Peace.


  2. The mood and figure depend on the way you construct your premises. It's up to you. You can change them when they don't work by reconstruction of the phrasing, by moving the terms to different positions.

    http://www.philosophypages.com/lg/e08a.h...

    Identify your major, minor, middle terms. Arrange your premises in standard form, and identify the mood and figure you used. If they are not valid, rewrite. (See link)

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