What does it mean for a syllogism to be sound?

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

What is a categorical syllogism?

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

What is a hypothetical syllogism?

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

What is the role of quantifiers in syllogisms?

Quantifiers such as 'all', 'some', and 'no' indicate the scope of the premises and help determine the validity of the conclusion.

How can one identify a fallacy in a syllogism?

A fallacy can be identified if the conclusion does not logically follow from the premises or if the premises are not true.

What is the importance of syllogisms in logical reasoning?

Syllogisms are important in logical reasoning as they provide a structured way to deduce conclusions from premises.

What is an example of a syllogism involving a specific group?

All college students like rock and roll music. Students of DEC 1E are college students. Therefore, students of DEC 1E like rock and roll music.

How does the structure of a syllogism help in problem-solving?

The structure of a syllogism helps in problem-solving by providing a clear framework to analyze relationships between different statements.

BASIC SYLLOGISM Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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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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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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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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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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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.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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

Back

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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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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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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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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