Identify the figure in the following

"All artists are egoists

Some artists are paupers

Therefore, some paupers are egoists". 

The correct answer is - IIIrd figure

Key Points

• IIIrd figure
  • The syllogism provided follows the structure of the IIIrd figure.
  • In the IIIrd figure, the middle term is the subject in the first premise and the predicate in the second premise.
  • In the given argument:
    • All artists (middle term) are egoists (predicate).
    • Some artists (middle term) are paupers (predicate).
    • Therefore, some paupers are egoists.

Additional Information

• Syllogism Figures
  • There are four figures in syllogistic logic which describe the possible positions of the middle term in the premises:
    • Ist figure: Middle term is the subject in the first premise and the predicate in the second premise.
    • IInd figure: Middle term is the predicate in both premises.
    • IIIrd figure: Middle term is the subject in both premises.
    • IVth figure: Middle term is the predicate in the first premise and the subject in the second premise.
  • Understanding the structure of these figures is crucial in determining the validity of syllogistic arguments.
• Middle Term
  • The middle term in a syllogism is the term that appears in both premises but not in the conclusion.
  • Its correct placement is essential for the logical flow of the argument.