Question
Logical Reasoning Question on Syllogisms
All German philosophers, except for Marx, are idealists. From which of the following can the statements above be most properly inferred?
A
Except for Marx, if someone is an idealist philosopher, then he or she is German.
B
Marx is the only non-German philosopher who is an idealist.
C
If a German is an idealist, then he or she is a philosopher, as long as he or she is not Marx.
D
Marx is not an idealist German philosopher.
Answer
If a German is an idealist, then he or she is a philosopher, as long as he or she is not Marx.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): If a German is an idealist, then he or she is a philosopher, as long as he or she is not Marx.