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Aristotelian syllogism

Aristotelian syllogism is a form of logical reasoning that involves drawing a conclusion from two premises. It consists of three parts: a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion. For example, if we state, "All humans are mortal" (major premise) and "Socrates is a human" (minor premise), we can conclude that "Socrates is mortal." This structured approach helps clarify relationships between different ideas and ensures that conclusions follow logically from accepted premises. It is a foundational method in deductive reasoning and critical thinking.