Syllogism

usgb/ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/
noun

A kind of logical reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed statements.

In class, we learned about the basic form of syllogism which includes two premises and a conclusion.
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Often appears as...

  • categorical syllogism
  • hypothetical syllogism

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Academic

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Academic Logic

Used mainly in philosophical or logical discussions, not in everyday conversation.

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My philosophy professor explained a complex syllogism in today's lecture.
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Two Premises

Remember, a syllogism always involves two initial statements leading to a conclusion.

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Both premises in a syllogism must be accepted for the conclusion to hold.
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Not Everyday Speech

Rare in casual conversations; more likely found in texts discussing logic or reasoning.

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Although you might not use syllogism daily, it's crucial in logical theories.
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