Logic 7. Flashcards
1
Q
Categorical Syllogism
A
A syllogism consisting of three statements in categorical form
2
Q
Major Term
A
The predicate of the conclusion and is used in one premise
3
Q
Minor Term
A
The subject of the conclusion and is used in the other premise.
4
Q
Middle Term
A
Found once in each premise
5
Q
Major Premise
A
contains the major term
6
Q
Minor Premise
A
Contains the minor term
7
Q
Scema
A
A representation of a syllogism, having statements in standard order with standard abbreviations of its terms
8
Q
Mood
A
A three letter description of the types of categorical statements it contains when arranged in standard order.
9
Q
Figure
A
A number from 1 to 4 identifying the placement of its middle term
10
Q
Form
A
The mood and figure of the syllogism.
