Who Was Aristotle?
9. Syllogisms
Logic is a useful tool that helps us to determine facts. It helps us to eliminate the wrong answers and lead us to the right answers. Logic has long been studied by many famous philosophers, while it is also used by mathematicians, scientists, and even computer programmers.
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Aristotle developed a tool of logic that we still often use today: The syllogism. It is a well-known format, an example being: All humans are mortal and all Greeks are human, therefore all Greeks are mortal. As you can see, it is a form of logical argument that helps make it clear what the premises are, and what the conclusion is.
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