Type of formal-logic argument in which only three sentences (called Propositions) are employed: (1) the major premise asserts a general relationship, (2) the minor premise asserts something about a specific case, and (3) the conclusion follows (is deduced from) the two premises. A famous example states "All men are mortal" (the major premise). "Socrates is a man" (the minor premise). ... Read more

USAGE EXAMPLE

The winner of the debate was well versed in Greek philosophy and was able to employ syllogism rather elegantly in his compelling argument in favour of vegetarianism.