Vocabulary Word
Word: syllogism
Definition: logical formula consisting of a major premise, a minor premise and a conclusion; deceptive or specious argument
Definition: logical formula consisting of a major premise, a minor premise and a conclusion; deceptive or specious argument
Sentences Containing 'syllogism'
Yuktivada comes from yukti – 'reason' or even 'logic', which shows their use of rational argument and syllogism.
Juan José Castelli was present at the deliberations of the University of Chuquisaca, where Bernardo Monteagudo developed the "Syllogism of Chuquisaca", a legal explanation to justify self-governance.
Another addition Al-Farabi made to the Aristotelian tradition was his introduction of the concept of poetic syllogism in a commentary on Aristotle's "Poetics".
