syllogize
/'silədʤaiz/ Cách viết khác : (syllogise) /'silədʤaiz/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To reason by syllogisms: To perform the act of logical reasoning using syllogisms; to deduce a conclusion from given premises according to the formal rules of syllogistic logic.
Usage
- Verb:
- The philosopher would often syllogize to demonstrate the logical structure of an argument.
- To solve the problem, you must first syllogize from the general principles.
Examples
- Verb:
- The student learned to syllogize correctly, moving from major and minor premises to a valid conclusion.
- Ancient logicians would syllogize to test the validity of philosophical propositions.
Advanced Usage
- "To syllogize about": To apply syllogistic reasoning to a particular topic or set of ideas.
- He attempted to syllogize about the nature of justice, but the premises were debatable.
Variants and Related Words
- Syllogism (n): A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises); a common or middle term is present in both premises but absent in the conclusion. (e.g., )
- Syllogistic (adj): Of or relating to syllogisms or syllogistic reasoning.
- The syllogistic form of the argument made its validity easy to check.
Synonyms
- Deduce: To arrive at a conclusion by reasoning; to infer logically.
- Reason logically: To think coherently and validly according to the principles of logic.
Related Phrases
- To draw a syllogistic conclusion: To formally derive a conclusion using the structure of a syllogism.
- From the premises provided, one can draw a syllogistic conclusion.
Notes on Meaning
- The verb syllogize specifically refers to the formal, structured process of classical Aristotelian logic. It is a technical term primarily used in philosophy, logic, and rhetoric. It implies a strict adherence to logical form, distinguishing it from more general terms like "reason" or "argue."
Verb
- reason by syllogisms