AspectDemonstrationSophistical syllogism
PremisesCertain and warrantedIllusory or deceptively similar
FormValid entailment requiredMay appear valid yet be defective
AimEstablishing truthPseudo-proof or misleading effect
ValueIntrinsic epistemic benefitIndirect value through defensive recognition
The comparison shows that a syllogism-like surface is insufficient. We must examine the standing of its premises, the entailment and its genuine purpose.
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Sophistical Syllogism: Illusory Premises, Deceptive Resemblances and Fallacies
AspectDemonstrationSophistical syllogism
PremisesCertain and warrantedIllusory or deceptively similar
FormValid entailment requiredMay appear valid yet be defective
AimEstablishing truthPseudo-proof or misleading effect
ValueIntrinsic epistemic benefitIndirect value through defensive recognition
The comparison shows that a syllogism-like surface is insufficient. We must examine the standing of its premises, the entailment and its genuine purpose.