1. Deductive Reasoning:
The process of thought through which a conclusion is reached through a set of premises (assumptions that something is true).

2. Syllogism :
A form of deductive reasoning or argument consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.

3. MAJOR PREMISE: ALL CHILDREN ARE CUTE
For example:
MAJOR PREMISE: ALL CHILDREN ARE CUTE
MINOR PREMISE: ALL BRATS ARE CHILDREN
CONCLUSION: ALL BRATS ARE CUTE

4. MAJOR PREMISE: ALL WELL-PAID PEOPLE ARE EDUCATED
For Example:
MAJOR PREMISE: ALL WELL-PAID PEOPLE ARE EDUCATED
MINOR PREMISE: ALL TEACHERS ARE EDUCATED
CONCLUSION: ALL TEACHERS ARE WELL-PAID

5. Now, find the missing MINOR PREMISE…
MAJOR PREMISE: NO PHILOSOPHER IS EVIL
MINOR PREMISE: ???
CONCLUSION: NO GREEKS ARE EVIL

6. Find the missing MAJOR PREMISE…
MINOR PREMISE: SOME BIRDS ARE SWANS
CONCLUSION: SOME BIRDS ARE WHITE

7. Find the missing CONCLUSION…
MAJOR PREMISE: ALL TIGERS ARE MAMMALS
MINOR PREMISE: ALL MAMMALS ARE ANIMALS
CONCLUSION: ???

8. Now, let’s try some on our own!
Independently, come up with THREE of your own syllogisms
Then, share with a partner
Pick the best syllogism either you or your partner wrote
In LARGE, visible print, reproduce syllogism on the paper provided to you
Presentations of selected syllogisms

9. What is
Deductive Reasoning?