Categorical Syllogisms
Appears in either the subject or predicate of both the major and minor premises, but is never found in the conclusion.
Middle term
scientist are mathematical people
A
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(All S is P)
Is it in what category?
Universal
Major Premises: some [dogs] are [a black creatures]
Minor Premise: [Twinky] is [a black creature].
Conclusion: [Twinky] is [a black creature]
Major Premises: P and M
Minor Premise: S and M
Conclusion: S and P
The subject of the conclusion and either the subject or the predicate.
Minor term
Some pit bulls are safe
I
Universal proposition means...
All of it to non of it.
(Some S is P)
Is it in what category?
Particular
Major Premises: All [babies] are [dependent beings]
Minor Premise: [My little sister] is [a baby]
Conclusion: [My little sister] is [a dependent being].
Major Premises: M and P
Minor Premise: S and M
Conclusion: S and P
The predicate of the conclusion and either the subject of the predicate.
Major term
No domestic cat with claws is a truly safe animal
E
Particular propositions mean...
Part of the term.
(No S is P)
Is it in what category?
universal
Major Premises: Some [dogs] are [cats]
Minor Premise: Some [dogs] are [a small animals]
Conclusion: Some [small animals] are [cats]
Major Premises: M and P
Minor Premise: M and S
Conclusion: S and P
What are the symbols for the Major, Minor, and Middle terms?
P, S, and M
Most people do not believe in leprechauns
O
Whether or not the proposition is affirming something or negative something
Quality
(Some S is NOT P)
Is it in what category?
Particular
Major Premises: Some [cats] are [pets]
Minor Premise: Mittens] is a [pet]
Conclusion:[Mittens] is a [cat]
Major Premises: P and m
Minor Premise: S and M
Conclusion: S and P
Each syllogism contains ______ proposition
3
All people who are not pro-life are not pro-choice
E
The amount of each term (universal/ particular)
Quantity
What are the other two categories for A,E,I and O ?
Affirmo and Nego
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