Traditional Logic Memoria Press Practice Exam

Which term is the minor term in a standard syllogism?

S P M Q

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

In a standard syllogism, the minor term is the subject of the conclusion. The usual labeling designates S as the subject term, P as the predicate term of the conclusion, and M as the middle term that appears in both premises but not in the conclusion. Since the conclusion makes a claim about the subject term, that subject is the minor term, so S is the minor term. The major term is the predicate of the conclusion (P), and the middle term is M, which connects the premises but doesn’t appear in the conclusion. The symbol Q isn’t used as a term in a standard syllogism.

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