syllogism
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/ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/
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/ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/
noun
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A syllogism is a method of reasoning where two statements are used to prove a third statement is true.
In the syllogism, 'All humans are mortal; Socrates is a human; therefore, Socrates is mortal,' the conclusion is derived from the two premises.
translation
A syllogism is a method of reasoning where two statements are used to prove a third statement is true.
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