Which one of the following decides the figure of a categorical syllogism?
The figure of a syllogism is determined by where the middle term stands in the two premises, giving the four figures. The major and minor terms occupy fixed positions in the…
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Which one of the following decides the figure of a categorical syllogism?
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The figure of a syllogism is determined by where the middle term stands in the two premises, giving the four figures. The major and minor terms occupy fixed positions in the conclusion and so cannot determine the figure. The copula merely links subject and predicate.
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