In a categorical syllogism, the premises are:

A) always independent
B) always dependent
C) sometimes independent, sometimes dependent
D) independent in traditional logic but dependent in modern logic
E) neither independent nor dependent

Premises

Statements or propositions from which a conclusion is logically derived in an argument.

Categorical Syllogism

A logical argument composed of three statements, where the first two are premises leading logically to a conclusion.

Independent

Not influenced by others; self-reliant or not depending on or connected to something else for its existence or function.