syllogism

Example Sentences

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Not everyone is unclear on the basics of syllogism, happily.

From Salon

In his book "Prior Analytics," Aristotle works out the logic of “the categorical syllogism.”

From Salon

Mr. Garland seemed stumped but replied: “At a high level of generality, it seems like a syllogism. If it’s unauthorized, it shouldn’t have appropriations.”

From Washington Times

“My answer to the question is, Abraham Lincoln wrote a syllogism about slavery,” Crow said, holding up a small, handwritten sheet of paper that’s in a protective sleeve, a word or two crossed out.

From Seattle Times

The syllogism he implies is comforting: Only idiots are afraid of sharks; you are not an idiot; therefore you are not afraid of sharks.

From New York Times