lesson 14 Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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classical form of deductive argument consisting of two premises and one conclusion.
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Syllogism
2
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when all three of its propositions are categorical that is, propositions expressing unconditional judgement.
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Categorical syllogism
3
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Terms of the Categorical Syllogism
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major
minor
middle
4
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the predicate of the conclusion and found in the major premise.
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Major term (P)
5
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is the subject of the conclusion and found in the minor premise.
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Minor term (S)
6
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not found in the conclusion but present in the major and minor premises
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Middle term (M)
7
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(S)
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Middle term
8
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(P)
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Major term
9
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(M)
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Middle term
10
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premise that contains the major term
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Major premise
11
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premise that contains the minor term
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Minor premise
12
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third proposition whose meaning and truth are implied in the premises
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Conclusion
