syllogistic

Meanings

• noun, verb (in a technical sense)

  A type of logical argument having the form: All A are B, C is A, therefore C is B.

  - "All humans are mortal. Socrates is human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal."
  - "All birds have feathers. A robin is a bird. Therefore, a robin has feathers."

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Variants

List of all variants of syllogistic that leads to same result
syllogism , syllogisms , syllogistic , syllogistical , syllogistically

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Etymology

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From Greek syllogismos, 'reasoning together'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'syllogism' was first used in its modern sense by Aristotle in his work 'Organon'.

2. A classic example of a syllogistic argument is the argument that 'all men are mortal, Socrates is a man, therefore Socrates is mortal'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Premises: Statements that provide the basis for a syllogistic argument.

2. Conclusion: The statement that is derived from the premises using syllogistic reasoning.

3. Valid argument: An argument that can be proven true based on the given premises and the rules of logic.

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Syllogistic reasoning has been used in various fields such as philosophy, mathematics, and logic since ancient times. It is a fundamental concept in formal logic and is used to draw valid conclusions from given premises.

How to Memorize "syllogistic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the premises and conclusion as interconnected steps in a logical chain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the premises and conclusion with related concepts or examples to help remember their relationship.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use mnemonic devices such as acronyms or rhymes to help remember the structure and components of a syllogistic argument.

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