Definition:Categorical Syllogism/Premises/Major Premise

Definition

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.

Also see

• Definition:Minor Premise of Syllogism
• Definition:Conclusion of Syllogism

Sources

• 1965: E.J. Lemmon: Beginning Logic ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $4$: The Predicate Calculus $2$: $4$ The Syllogism