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All M are P.
All S are M.
Therefor, all S are P
No M are P.
All S are M
Therefore, no S are P
All M are P.
Some S are M
Therefore, some S are P.
Categorical Syllogisms
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Hypothetical syllogisms: If P then Q
If Q then R.
Therefore, if P then R
Pure Hypothetical Syllogism
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Hypothetical syllogisms: If P then Q
P.
Therefore, Q
Modus Ponens
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Hypothetical syllogisms: If P then Q.
Not-Q
Therefore, not-P
Modus Tollens
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Either P or Q
Not-P
Therefore, Q
Disjunctive Syllogism
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