syllogims

a syllagism ahs 3 statements. 2 terms in each. the first i the MAJOR PREMISE, the second is the MINOR PREMISE and the third is the CONCLUSION

for example...     A=B, B=C, therefore A=C

another example. 

swimmers eat a lot of food

athena is a varsity swimmer

therefore athena eats alot

a modus ponen is a syllogism but they are ll positive.

if p then q

p

therefore q

if i swim then ill be tired

im tired

therefore i swam

a mosus tollen that are negative 

if not p then not q

not p

therefore not q

if i dont eat i cant swim fast

i did not eat

therefore i cant swim fast