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aristotelian logic

Ar·is·to·te·lian log·ic
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ar-uh-stuh-teel-yuh n, -tee-lee-uh n, uh-ris-tuh- loj-ik]
    • /ˌær ə stəˈtil yən, -ˈti li ən, əˌrɪs tə- ˈlɒdʒ ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ar-uh-stuh-teel-yuh n, -tee-lee-uh n, uh-ris-tuh- loj-ik]
    • /ˌær ə stəˈtil yən, -ˈti li ən, əˌrɪs tə- ˈlɒdʒ ɪk/

Definitions of aristotelian logic words

  • noun aristotelian logic the logical theories of Aristotle as developed in the Middle Ages, concerned mainly with syllogistic reasoning: traditional as opposed to modern or symbolic logic 3
  • noun aristotelian logic Aristotle's method of deductive logic, characterized by the syllogism 3
  • noun aristotelian logic the formal logic developed from Aristotle's 3
  • noun aristotelian logic the logic of Aristotle, especially in the modified form taught in the Middle Ages. 1
  • noun aristotelian logic traditional logic. 1
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Origin of aristotelian logic

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40

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aristotelian logic popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for aristotelian logic

noun aristotelian logic

  • syllogism — Logic. an argument the conclusion of which is supported by two premises, of which one (major premise) contains the term (major term) that is the predicate of the conclusion, and the other (minor premise) contains the term (minor term) that is the subject of the conclusion; common to both premises is a term (middle term) that is excluded from the conclusion. A typical form is “All A is C; all B is A; therefore all B is C.”.
  • aristotelianism — a philosophical tradition based on the wide-ranging belief system of Aristotle
  • formal logic — the branch of logic concerned exclusively with the principles of deductive reasoning and with the form rather than the content of propositions.
  • traditional logic — formal logic based on syllogistic formulas, especially as developed by Aristotle.
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