Syllogism 3C
Given the following syllogism:
There are applicants who are not trustworthy, because whoever has a criminal record is untrustworthy, and several applicants have criminal records.
-For Syllogism 3C, the major premise is:
A) No people with criminal records are trustworthy people.
B) Some applicants are not trustworthy people.
C) All untrustworthy people are people with criminal records.
D) Several applicants have criminal records.
E) Some applicants are people with criminal records.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The major premise provides the general principle that connects the subject of the conclusion with its predicate. In this case, it's the statement that no people with criminal records are trustworthy, which is the basis for concluding that some applicants (who have criminal records) are not trustworthy.

Syllogism 3C Given the Following Syllogism