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