syllogism
While reading Linquiti (2022), I came across syllogism as a new word. I really enjoy the discussion of logic, and how we think. I haven’t been exposed to many of the more formalized and academic terms and formats for making these arguments.
syllogism
noun
deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
- Less Specific
- deduction
- deductive reasoning
- synthesis
- More Specific
- epicheirema
- merop
- minor premise
- minor premiss
- subsumption
- Derived From
- syllogise
- syllogize
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Reference Author: Linquiti (2022)
Reference Citation:
Linquiti, P. D. (2022). Rebooting policy analysis: Strengthening the foundation, expanding the scope. CQ Press.
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