Term
syllogistic
The formal analysis of logical terms, operators, and structures used to infer true conclusions from given premises.
Filed underPhilosophy
Definition
The formal analysis of logical terms and operators and the structures that make it possible to infer true conclusions from given premises.
Sources
- 1.“Syllogistic.” Encyclopaedia BritannicaLinkOriginal citation: "Syllogistic." Encyclopaedia Britannica. April 4, 2025. https://www.britannica.com/topic/syllogistic.
Last revised August 14, 2026