THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS
EMOTION AND LOGIC
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A logical process in which a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.
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A type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence or cases
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Consists of major premise, a minor premise and a conclusion
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An example is a syllogism
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Detailed explanation-1: -A syllogism is a form of deductive argument where the conclusion follows from the truth of two (or more) premises. A deductive argument moves from the general to the specific and opposes inductive arguments that move from the specific to the general: All mammals are animals.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is Syllogism? The word syllogism is derived from the Greek word “syllogismos” which means “conclusion, inference”. Syllogisms are a logical argument of statements using deductive reasoning to arrive at a conclusion. The major contribution to the filed of syllogisms is attributed to Aristotle.
Detailed explanation-3: -All dogs have ears; golden retrievers are dogs, therefore they have ears. All racing cars must go over 80MPH; the Dodge Charger is a racing car, therefore it can go over 80MPH. Christmas is always Dec. 25th; today is Dec. 25th, therefore it’s Christmas. 16-May-2021
Detailed explanation-4: -Conditional Syllogism: Categorical syllogism: Disjunctive syllogism: Conclusion: