Major Premise (in Logic)

A major premise in logic is a broad, general statement that sets the foundation for an argument or reasoning. It usually presents a rule or principle that's accepted as true. When combined with a minor premise (a specific case), it allows you to draw a logical conclusion. For example, "All humans are mortal" is a major premise. It helps us reason about particular situations, like "Socrates is human," leading to the conclusion "Socrates is mortal." The major premise provides the overarching rule that connects to the specific case through logical reasoning.