CHAP. III.
The Matter whereof a Syllogisme is made, are three terms, and three Propositions, which we called before Materiall principles, and the Forme consisteth of figure and moode, whereof we shall speak in the next Chapter.
The one is called the Maior terme, or Maior extremitie, which is the Predicate of the question that is to be prooued, the other is called the Minor terme, or minor extremity, which is the subiect of the question, and these two Termes are knit together in the Conclusion, and made to agree by helpe of a third Terme, called the Meane terme or proofe.
It is the proofe of the question which is twice repeated be∣fore the Conclusion, and not once mentioned in the same.
Foure manner of wayes, (that is to say) by experience, by quicknesse of witte, by erudition, and by searching the com∣mon places.
1 By experience, as when we affirme that intemperance is to be fled, because we know by experience, that it consumeth both body and goods in vain pleasures. 2 By wit, as to proue that the couetousnesse of wicked men is infinite: because wit and reason teacheth vs, that if couetous men did either care for the Law of God, or for reason, they would not exceed so farre the bounds thereof. 3 By erudition, as to prooue that riches are not to be desired ouer-greedily, but to serue necessitie: be∣cause