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syllogism

/ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m/

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noun

Силлогизм

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 teacher used a classic syllogism: All men are mortal; Socrates is a man; therefore, Socrates is mortal, to explain logical arguments to the class. "

Учитель использовал классический силлогизм: Все люди смертны; Сократ - человек; следовательно, Сократ смертен, чтобы объяснить логические аргументы классу.

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noun

Уловка, софизм, хитрость

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

Examples :

"The politician's claim, while sounding convincing, was ultimately a syllogism designed to mislead voters about his true intentions. "

Заявление политика, хотя и звучало убедительно, в конечном итоге было софизмом, призванным ввести избирателей в заблуждение относительно его истинных намерений.

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