BASIC SYLLOGISM

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What is a syllogism?

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A syllogism is a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises).

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What are the two premises in a syllogism?

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The two premises in a syllogism are the major premise and the minor premise.

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What is the conclusion in a syllogism?

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The conclusion is the statement that logically follows from the premises.

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What is an example of a valid syllogism?

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All mammals are warm-blooded. All dogs are mammals. Therefore, all dogs are warm-blooded.

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What is an example of an invalid syllogism?

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All cats are animals. Some animals are dogs. Therefore, some cats are dogs.

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What is the difference between a major premise and a minor premise?

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The major premise is the general statement, while the minor premise is a specific statement that relates to the major premise.

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What does it mean for a syllogism to be valid?

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A syllogism is valid if the conclusion logically follows from the premises.

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What does it mean for a syllogism to be sound?

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A syllogism is sound if it is valid and the premises are true.

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What is a categorical syllogism?

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A categorical syllogism is a type of syllogism where the premises and conclusion are statements about categories or classes.

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What is a hypothetical syllogism?

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A hypothetical syllogism is a syllogism that involves conditional statements, typically in the form 'If A, then B'.