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syllogisms

/ˈsɪlədʒɪzəmz/

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noun

Syllogismes

An argument whose conclusion is supported by two premises, of which one contains the term that is the predicate of the conclusion, and the other contains the term that is the subject of the conclusion; common to both premises is a term that is excluded from the conclusion.

Examples :

"The logic class taught us how to construct syllogisms, like "All men are mortal; Socrates is a man; therefore, Socrates is mortal." "

Le cours de logique nous a appris à construire des syllogismes, comme « Tous les hommes sont mortels ; Socrate est un homme ; donc Socrate est mortel. »

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noun

Sophisme, subterfuge, artifice

A trick, artifice; an extremely subtle, sophisticated, or deceptive argument; a sophism.

Examples :

"The politician used a series of clever syllogisms to convince people that raising taxes would actually lower their expenses. "

Le politicien a utilisé une série de sophismes habiles pour convaincre les gens que l'augmentation des impôts réduirait en fait leurs dépenses.

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