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Syllogism: meaning, definitions and examples

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syllogism

 

[ หˆsษชlษ™dส’ษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

logical reasoning

A syllogism is a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises). It typically follows a structured format: a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion. Syllogisms are often used in formal logic and philosophy to demonstrate the validity of arguments. They can illustrate deductive reasoning processes and clarify logical relationships between concepts. Common examples of syllogisms include 'All humans are mortal; Socrates is a human; therefore, Socrates is mortal.'

Synonyms

deductive reasoning, inference, logical argument

Examples of usage

  • All mammals are warm-blooded; whales are mammals; therefore, whales are warm-blooded.
  • No reptiles have fur; all snakes are reptiles; therefore, no snakes have fur.
  • If it rains, the ground will be wet; it is raining; therefore, the ground is wet.

Translations

Translations of the word "syllogism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น silogismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฒเฅ‹เคœเคผเคฟเคœเคผเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Syllogismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ silogisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะปะพะณั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sylogizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ‰ๆฎต่ซ–ๆณ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท syllogisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ silogismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sillogizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ผ๋‹จ๋…ผ๋ฒ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‚ูŠุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sylogismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sylogizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‰ๆฎต่ฎบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ silogizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝlogismi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะปะพะณะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sillogizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ silogismo

Etymology

The word 'syllogism' has its roots in ancient Greek, deriving from 'syllogismos,' which means 'inference' or 'conclusion.' This Greek term is composed of 'sy-' (together) and 'logos' (reason or discourse). Syllogisms were first systematically explored by the Greek philosopher Aristotle in his works on logic, particularly in the 'Prior Analytics.' Aristotle's examination established syllogisms as a significant aspect of deductive reasoning, influencing both philosophical thought and formal logic throughout history. During the Middle Ages, scholars in various traditions, including Islamic, Jewish, and Christian, expanded upon Aristotle's ideas, integrating syllogistic reasoning into their theological and philosophical arguments. The study of syllogisms laid the groundwork for modern logic and has remained a fundamental topic in philosophy, mathematics, and computer science.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,463, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.