Figure in Syllogisms Flashcards
1
Q
What’s Figure?
A
The location of terms in the premises.
2
Q
How many figures are there?
A
Four.
3
Q
What’s the First Figure?
A
Sub-Prae or Subject-Predicate. In a syllogism the format will be:
M is P, S is M, S is P
4
Q
What’s the Second Figure?
A
Prae-Prae or Predicate-Predicate. In a syllogism it will be:
P is M, S is M, S is P
5
Q
What’s the Third Figure?
A
Sub-Sub or Subject-Subject. In a syllogism it will be:
M is P, M is S, S is P
6
Q
What’s the Fourth Figure?
A
Prae-Sub or Predicate-Subject. In a syllogism it will be:
P is M, M is S, S is P
7
Q
What’s the saying to remember the first three figures?
A
Sub-prae prima, bis prae secunda, tertia sub bis.
