Joy Reid

Trump's more outre economic ideas, like repealing trade bills and implementing a massive surcharge on imports, would seem like non-starters in a Republican-led House and Senate, except when you consider a second point as a kind of syllogism: Republicans fear their angry, white electorate. Their angry, white electorate chose Donald Trump.

American Journalist

Rumaan Alam

Among this country's enduring myths is that success is virtuous, while the wealth by which we measure success is incidental. We tell ourselves that money cannot buy happiness, but what is incontrovertible is that money buys stuff, and if stuff makes you happy, well, complete the syllogism.

American Author

Cesare Beccaria

For every criminal case, the judge must construct a perfect syllogism: the major premise must be the general law; the minor premise, whether or not the action in question is in compliance with the law; and the conclusion, acquittal or punishment.

Italian Judge

Used mainly in philosophical or logical discussions, not in everyday conversation.

Academic Logic

Remember, a syllogism always involves two initial statements leading to a conclusion.

Two Premises

Rare in casual conversations; more likely found in texts discussing logic or reasoning.

Not Everyday Speech

Syllogisms can be the basic building block for creating strong arguments or debates.

Argument Foundation

Understanding syllogisms helps develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Critical Thinking

Be aware of different kinds, like 'categorical' or 'hypothetical', used in various scenarios.