Syllogism 4H
Given the following syllogism:
Trudy must read biographies, because Trudy likes biographies and Trudy reads what she likes.
-For Syllogism 4H, the minor premise is:
A) All persons identical to Trudy are persons who read what they like.
B) Some books Trudy likes are biographies.
C) All books Trudy likes are books Trudy reads.
D) All books Trudy reads are books Trudy likes.
E) All persons identical to Trudy are persons who read biographies.

Question

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The minor premise in a syllogism is the one that links the subject of the conclusion with the middle term. Here, "Trudy reads what she likes" is the minor premise, which corresponds to choice C.

Syllogism 4H Given the Following Syllogism