syllogisms background

syllogisms

/ˈsɪlədʒɪzəmz/

Illustration syllogisms - Image 1

noun

Силлогизмы

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." "

На уроке логики нас научили строить силлогизмы, такие как: «Все люди смертны; Сократ — человек; следовательно, Сократ смертен».

logic philosophy language writing statement

Illustration syllogisms - Image 1

noun

Уловка, софизм, хитрость

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. "

Политик использовал серию хитрых уловок, чтобы убедить людей в том, что повышение налогов на самом деле снизит их расходы.

logic philosophy language