Category:Definitions/Premises of Categorical Syllogisms

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There are two premises in a categorical syllogism:


Major Premise

The major premise of a categorical syllogism is conventionally stated first.

It is a categorical statement which expresses the logical relationship between the primary term and the middle term of the syllogism.


Minor Premise

The minor premise of a categorical syllogism is conventionally stated second.

It is a categorical statement which expresses the logical relationship between the secondary term and the middle term of the syllogism.