Identify the minor term in the following syllogism:“Some books are not edifyingAll books are interestingThere, some interesting things are not edifying”

Predicate of the conclusion and predicate of the first premises

Subject of the conclusion and predicate of the second premises

Identify the minor term in the following syllogism:“Some books are n

1.	Identify the minor term in the following syllogism:“Some books are not edifyingAll books are interestingThere, some interesting things are not edifying”
A.	Subject of the conclusion and predicate of the second premises
B.	Predicate of the conclusion and predicate of the first premises
C.	Subject of the both premises
D.	Predicate of the both premises
Answer» B. Predicate of the conclusion and predicate of the first premises

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Identify the minor term in the following syllogism:“Some books are not edifyingAll books are interestingThere, some interesting things are not edifying”

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