Asked by Belinda Asaha on May 25, 2024
Verified
If the middle term is the predicate of both the major and minor premises, then the syllogism's figure is:
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5
Middle Term
In syllogistic logic, the term that appears in both premises but not in the conclusion, serving as a link between the major and minor terms.
Major Premise
The first statement in a syllogism, providing a general statement or condition for the argument.
Minor Premise
The second proposition in a syllogism, offering a specific instance of the generalization stated in the major premise.
- Gain an understanding of mood and figure in the context of categorical syllogisms.
- Understand the principles that dictate the arrangement of terms in syllogistic reasoning.
Verified Answer
HZ
Haseeb ZulfiqarMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In the second figure of a syllogism, the middle term serves as the predicate in both the major and minor premises.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of mood and figure in the context of categorical syllogisms.
- Understand the principles that dictate the arrangement of terms in syllogistic reasoning.