Asked by Sofia Mendez on Jul 17, 2024
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What is the major premise of the syllogism?
A) Some chemical compounds are hallucinogenic drugs.
B) There are no drugs legal in America.
C) No drug legal in America is a hallucinogenic drug.
D) Some chemical compounds are not drugs legal in America.
E) Chemical compounds are hallucinogenic.
Major Premise
The first statement in a syllogism, containing the major term that is also in the conclusion.
Syllogism
A form of deductive reasoning that consists of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion, used to infer a relationship between two statements.
Hallucinogenic Drug
A substance that causes hallucinations, or perceptions and sensations that appear real but are not.
- Identify the differences between the primary and secondary premises of a syllogism.
Verified Answer
FG
Fernanda GómezJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The major premise of a syllogism is the statement that provides the primary generalization or condition that the argument depends on. In this case, "No drug legal in America is a hallucinogenic drug" is the statement that sets the stage for the argument, making it the major premise.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between the primary and secondary premises of a syllogism.