Question

If it is true that 'no innocent persons should be punished' and 'Socrates is innocent', which of the following is the correct conclusion?

Options

• Socrates is not punished

• Socrates may not be punished

• Socrates should not be punished

• Socrates will not be punished

Answer 1

Socrates should not be punished

Explanation:

Since Socrates is an element of the set 'no person' whatever is true of the set must be true of Socrates. 'Socrates should not be punished' is correct.