Logical negation

goalis180 · August 2015

The logical negation of "At least some rhinoceroses whose horns are periodically trimmed off will be able to attract mates," is "none of the rhinoceroses whose horns are periodically trimmed off will be able to attract mates." correct?

c.janson35 · August 2015

Correct. The opposite of some is none.

ENTJ · August 2015

...and the opposite of none is some. *Bows*

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