Syllogism

Question 1

It is the predicate of the conclusion. It must occur in the conclusion and in one of the premises, specifically in the major premise.

Answer 1

Major Term

Question 2

It is where the subject of the conclusion and must occur in the conclusion and in the minor premise.

Answer 2

Minor Term

Question 3

It refers to the “bridge, ‘the “connecting link” between the major and the minor terms. It occurs in each of the premises but not in the conclusion. As opposed to this term, the minor and the major terms are called EXTERMES.

Answer 3

Middle Term

Question 4

Where can you find the Minor Term?

Answer 4

In Minor Premise and Conclusion

Question 5

Where can you find the Middle Term?

Answer 5

In the Major Premise and Minor Premise

Question 6

Where can you find the Major Term?

Answer 6

In Major Premise and Conclusion

Question 7

Give the 8 Laws of Categorical Syllogism

Answer 7

• Neither the major or minor term may be a universal term in the conclusion, if it was treated as a particular term in the premises;
• The middle term may not appear in the conclusion
• The middle term must be used at least one distributively, i.e., as a universal term, in the Premises;
• If both premises are affirmative, the conclusion must also be affirmative.
• Both premises may not be negative; one at least must be affirmative.
• No conclusion can be drawn from two particular premises; at least, one must be a Universal proposition;
• The conclusion takes the weaker side, that is (a) if one of the premises is negative, the Conclusion must be negative; and (b) if one of the premises is particular, the conclusion must also be particular.