Asked by Ariel Starr on Jul 09, 2024
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What is the major premise of the syllogism?
A) All mammals are animals.
B) All mammals are animals that breathe by means of lungs.
C) All whales are mammals.
D) All whales are animals.
E) All whales are animals that breathe by means of lungs.
Major Premise
In a categorical syllogism, the premise in which the major term appears.
Syllogism
A form of deductive reasoning that consists of two premises followed by a conclusion, based on the relationship between the premises.
Mammals
Warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by the presence of mammary glands which females use to nourish their young.
- Contrast the fundamental and less significant premises in a syllogism.
Verified Answer
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Paige ThompsonJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The major premise in a syllogism is the statement that contains the larger category or more general statement, which in this case is "All mammals are animals that breathe by means of lungs."
Learning Objectives
- Contrast the fundamental and less significant premises in a syllogism.