Asked by naman dhiman on Apr 24, 2024
The minor premise of a categorical syllogism is always the:
A) premise that includes the minor term
B) premise that has the middle term as its subject
C) premise that has the middle term as its predicate
D) less important premise
E) premise that the speaker happens to state second
Minor Premise
Minor Premise is the second premise in a syllogism, which contains the terms minor term and middle term, leading to a specific conclusion.
Minor Term
The term that appears as the subject in the conclusion of a categorical syllogism and in one of the premises.
Middle Term
In a syllogism, the term that appears in both premises but not in the conclusion, serving as the link between the major and minor premises.
- Familiarize yourself with the framework and parts of a categorical syllogism.
- Identify the differences between major and minor premises and their specific roles.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the framework and parts of a categorical syllogism.
- Identify the differences between major and minor premises and their specific roles.