Logic 3 Flashcards
1
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major term
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the term that occurs as the predicate term of the conclusion in a standard-form categorical syllogism.
2
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minor term
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the term that occurs as the subject term of the conclusion in a standard-form categorical syllogism.
3
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middle term
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in a standard-from categorical syllogism (exactly 3 terms) the term that appears in both premises but does not appear in the conclusion.
4
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major premise
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the premise that contains the major term
5
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minor premise
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the premise that contains the minor term
6
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mood
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characterization of categorical syllogisms determined by the forms of the standard-form categorical propositions it contains. (64 x moods)
7
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figure
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the position of the middle term in the premises of a standard-from categorical syllogism.
