Asked by kevin stewart on Jul 25, 2024
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What is the minor 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.
Minor Premise
In a categorical syllogism, the premise in which the minor term appears.
Syllogism
A form of reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises that share a common term.
Hallucinogenic Drug
A substance that causes alterations in perception, thinking, and feeling, leading to the experience of seeing or hearing things that aren't there.
- Distinguish between the major and minor premises of a syllogism.
Verified Answer
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Zybrea KnightJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The minor premise in a syllogism is the statement that introduces one of the terms of the conclusion but not the main subject. In this case, "Some chemical compounds are hallucinogenic drugs" introduces the term "chemical compounds" which is part of the conclusion but not the main subject, making it the minor premise.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the major and minor premises of a syllogism.