Categorical syllogism

A categorical syllogism is a form of reasoning that involves two premises and a conclusion, where each statement relates categories or groups of things. For example, if we say "All humans are mortal" (first premise) and "Socrates is a human" (second premise), we can conclude "Socrates is mortal." This structure helps clarify logical relationships by using specific categories to draw conclusions, making it a fundamental tool in logic and argumentation. Categorical syllogisms are valuable for analyzing arguments and ensuring reasoning is consistent and valid.