Asked by Samantha Griffin on May 06, 2024
Verified
The minor term is always the:
A) predicate of the conclusion
B) subject of the conclusion
C) first term to appear in the syllogism
D) subject of the major premise
E) term that appears in both premises, but not in the conclusion
Minor Term
In syllogistic logic, the term that appears in the conclusion and the minor premise but not in the major premise.
Conclusion
The statement in a logical argument that follows from the premises.
Major Premise
The first statement in a syllogism, containing the universal principle or general assertion.
- Achieve comprehension of the structure and integral parts of a categorical syllogism.
- Determine and sort the major, minor, and middle propositions in a syllogism.
Verified Answer
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fahad mustafaMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The minor term is the subject of the conclusion. The major term is the predicate of the conclusion. The middle term appears in both premises but not in the conclusion.
Learning Objectives
- Achieve comprehension of the structure and integral parts of a categorical syllogism.
- Determine and sort the major, minor, and middle propositions in a syllogism.