Hypothetical Syllogisms (Conditional)

Question 1

What is a Hypothetical Syllogism?

Answer 1

A syllogism with a different kind of reasoning behind it, and is based on ‘if… then’

Question 2

What are the Three Types of Hypothetical Syllogisms?

Answer 2

Conditional, Disjunctive, and Conjunctive.

Question 3

What is the new Notation Format for Hypothetical Syllogisms?

Answer 3

If P, then Q
P
Therefore, Q

Question 4

How are terms different in Hypothetical Syllogisms?

Answer 4

There are no major or minor terms, terms in hypothetical syllogisms are whole propositions.

Question 5

What are the Two Premises of a Conditional Syllogism?

Answer 5

The consequent and the antecedent.

Question 6

What is an Antecedent?

Answer 6

The part of a complex proposition that comes after ‘if’

Question 7

What is a Consequent?

Answer 7

The part of a complex proposition that comes after ‘then’

Question 8

What are the Two Valid Moods of Conditional Syllogisms?

Answer 8

Modus Ponens (Constructive, Affirmative) and 
Modus Tollens (Destructive, Denying).

Question 9

What are the Two Fallacious Moods?

Answer 9

The Fallacy of Affirming the Consequent and the Fallacy of Denying the Antecedent.

Question 10

What is a Mixed Syllogism?

Answer 10

A syllogism that contains conditional and non-conditional statements.