Categorical Propositions & Syllogism Flashcards
What are propositions?
Statements that can either assertor deny the combination of two o more ideas.
Whaat is a categorical proposition?
Directly asserts or denies something
Whaat is a hypothetical proposition?
Indirectly asserts or denies something
What is the symbol for a MINOR TERM?
S
What is the symbol for a MAJOR TERM?
P
What categorical proposition is classified according to QUALITY?
Affirmative and Negative propositions
What categorical proposition is classified according to QUANTITY?
Universal and Particular
What is an A PROPOSITION?
Universal Affirmative A “All S are P”
What is an E PROPOSITION?
Universal Negative E “No S are P”
What is an I PROPOSITION?
Particular Affirmative (Some S are P)
What is an O proposition?
Particular Negative O “Some S are not P”
What does a DISTRIBUTED PROPOSITION mean?
It means that all members of that class.
What does an UNDISTRIBUTED PROPOSITION mean?
Not all members of that class/ some members of that class.
What proposition is this “All Su are Pp”?
Proposition A
What proposition is this “No Su are Pu”?
A mutually exclusive proposition, proposition E.
What proposition is this “Some Sp are Pp”?
Proposition I
What proposition is this “Some S are not P”?
Proposition O
What is minor term?
It’s the subject of the CONCLUSION, is hereby the SUBJECT of the argument.
What is a Major Term (Predicate)?
It is always included in your major premise.
What is your middle term?
It is the term not mentioned in your conclusion.
What consists of your MAJOR PREMISE(1)?
Middle Term + Major Term
What consists of your Minor Premise?
Minor Term + Middle Term
What consists of your CONCLUSION?
Subject + Predicate
