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Reply to this paragraph: A syllogism is a type of logical…
Reply to this paragraph:
A syllogism is a type of logical argument that consists of three parts: two premises or statements and one conclusion (Copi et al., 2016). A standard-form categorical syllogism is used in an argument to provide reasoning that is clear and organized that consists of a major and minor premise and a conclusion as well as a linking verb (copula) (Copi et al., 2016).
The transcended argument for the existence of God is an argument that implies there are parts of our reality and the real-world that points to the existence of a higher (transcendent) source or power. Often, this is understood as God; whether a person believes in Him or not, God is repeatedly the named source (Curry et al., 2019). A part of everyday life that fuels this argument is moral values and responsibilities. This concept of universal moral principles that can be found universally that on some level can be found in all people and cultures is how this argument comes to be. For example, helping family, respect to others and returning favors (Curry et al., 2019). This argument intends to show that the existence of God is a necessity for certain parts of reality, in this case what goes beyond the ordinary life because these values seem to be imbedded in humans.
· Major premise: If there are universal moral principles and responsibilities that exist, then there must be a transcendent source for those values and responsibilities.
· Minor premise: There are universal moral values and responsibilities that exist.
· Conclusion: Therefore, there must be a transcendent source for these universal moral values and responsibilities.
· Major term (predicate): transcendent source
· Minor term (subject): universal moral values and responsibilities
· Middle term: idea of existence
· Copula in conclusion: must be (affirmative)
This syllogism logically organized and defines the argument for the existence of God, specifically that the existence of universal moral values and responsibilities implies the existence of a transcendent source – God, as the reason the values and responsibilities can be found universally.
