Syllogism: meaning, definitions and examples
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syllogism
[ หsษชlษdสษชzษm ]
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:
๐ต๐น silogismo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฟเคฒเฅเคเคผเคฟเคเคผเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Syllogismus
๐ฎ๐ฉ silogisme
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะปะพะณัะทะผ
๐ต๐ฑ sylogizm
๐ฏ๐ต ไธๆฎต่ซๆณ
๐ซ๐ท syllogisme
๐ช๐ธ silogismo
๐น๐ท sillogizm
๐ฐ๐ท ์ผ๋จ๋ ผ๋ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููุงุณ
๐จ๐ฟ sylogismus
๐ธ๐ฐ sylogizmus
๐จ๐ณ ไธๆฎต่ฎบ
๐ธ๐ฎ silogizem
๐ฎ๐ธ sรฝlogismi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะปะพะณะธะทะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sillogizm
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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