Raymond Kethledge

Analytical clarity is the result of hard, syllogistic thinking, and that thinking has to be done alone. It's not just being physically alone but also alone with your thoughts - not looking at your phone, not hearing the buzz of an incoming text message or email.

American Judge

Vincent McNabb

One of the essential and most valid objections against the act of faith is that it is irrational, inasmuch as it offends against the syllogistic rule that the conclusion of an argument shall contain nothing more than the premises.

Irish Clergyman

D. H. Lawrence

Reason is a supple nymph, and slippery as a fish by nature. She had as leave give her kiss to an absurdity any day, as to syllogistic truth. The absurdity may turn out truer.

English Writer

Understand syllogistic as part of structured thinking where two statements lead to a conclusion.

Reasoning Structure

Syllogistic arguments must be precise; if the initial statements are flawed, so is the conclusion.

Logical Precision

Used by Greek philosophers, syllogistic is traditional in logic, philosophy, and debate disciplines.

Historical Usage

‘Syllogistic approach’ signals a step-by-step process to reach a conclusion; it's orderly and planned.

Methodical Approach

A 'syllogistic principles' context suggests rigorous academic standards and intellectual discipline.

Academic Rigor

With 'syllogistic methods', think clearly defined steps in reasoning, leaving little room for ambiguity.

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