Syllogism 2A
Given the following syllogism:
Some uncontaminated salads are healthy meals, for some appetizing foods are contaminated salads, and all unhealthy meals are unappetizing foods.
-For Syllogism 2A, the major premise is:
A) No unhealthy meals are appetizing foods.
B) Some appetizing foods are not contaminated salads.
C) Some appetizing foods are contaminated salads.
D) All appetizing foods are healthy meals.
E) Some healthy meals are not contaminated salads.

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The major premise is the first statement of the syllogism, which sets the overall structure and direction of the argument. In this case, the major premise is "Some uncontaminated salads are healthy meals, for some appetizing foods are contaminated salads, and all unhealthy meals are unappetizing foods." Among the choices given, it is clear that option C matches this premise most closely, as it directly corresponds to the second clause of the major premise stating that "some appetizing foods are contaminated salads." While the other options may contain elements that are present in the syllogism, they are not equivalent to the major premise in its entirety. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Syllogism 2A Given the Following Syllogism