Syllogism 2C
Given the following syllogism:
No dogs that do not love children are reliable watchdogs, since all dogs that don't bite are unreliable watchdogs, and no dogs that love children are dogs that bite.
-For Syllogism 2C, the major premise is:
A) All dogs that don't bite are dogs that love children.
B) All reliable watchdogs are dogs that love children.
C) No dogs that love children are dogs that bite.
D) All reliable watchdogs are dogs that bite.
E) All dogs that love children are reliable watchdogs.

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The major premise is the first statement in the syllogism that establishes a relationship between two terms. In this syllogism, the major premise is "No dogs that love children are dogs that bite," which is option C. This statement sets the framework for the other two statements and allows us to conclude that any reliable watchdog cannot be a dog that does not love children. The other options are not the major premise as they do not establish a relationship between two terms but rather make claims about all dogs that meet a certain criteria.

Syllogism 2C Given the Following Syllogism