syllogism

Example Sentences

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Not everyone is unclear on the basics of syllogism, happily.

From Salon

A syllogism is any argument that has a conclusion supported by two premises.

From Salon

Mr. Garland seemed stumped but replied: “At a high level of generality, it seems like a syllogism. If it’s unauthorized, it shouldn’t have appropriations.”

From Washington Times

“My answer to the question is, Abraham Lincoln wrote a syllogism about slavery,” Crow said, holding up a small, handwritten sheet of paper that’s in a protective sleeve, a word or two crossed out.

From Seattle Times

The syllogism he implies is comforting: Only idiots are afraid of sharks; you are not an idiot; therefore you are not afraid of sharks.

From New York Times