Syllogism. Syllogistic reasoning

Syllogism is what we called as a conclusion. It is more like a logical argument. Syllogism is from Aristotle, a great the teacher for Alexander the Great. He defines syllogism as a “discourse in which, certain things having been supposed, something different from the things supposed results of necessity because these things are so.”

The Basic structure of Syllogism is, it is consists of three parts which is the major premise, the minor premise and the conclusion.

Example:            All A is B                                                            (the major premise)

                               All B is C                                                         (the minor premise)

                               Therefore, A is C                                            (conclusion)

Is it simple enough? If not this is another example.

                               Naqiudin hate vegetables                       (the major premise)

                               Spinach is a vegetable                             (the minor premise)

                                Therefore, Naqiudin hate spinach.       (Conclusion)     

another example, is:

  

good people dont lie.

Jack is a liar

therefore, Jack is not a good people.

All police man are good

Those who take bribe are bad

That policeman take bribe

Therefore, that policeman is not a good policeman 

Is this enough example for you to understand syllogism right? It is quite fun when you start to use syllogism. Some people use syllogism as a tool to use to others for themselves.