Syllogistic Fallacy

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Contents 1 Synonyms 2 Explanation 3 Category 4 Subfallacies 5 External Links 6 Examples in creationist arguments

Synonyms

• Syllogistic
• Syllogistic Error

Explanation

A syllogistic fallacy is a fallacious argument illogically connecting "all A are (not) B" and "some A are (not) B" sentences.

Category

• Formal Fallacy

Subfallacies

• Affirmative Conclusion from a Negative Premise
• Exclusive Premises
• Four Term Fallacy
• Illicit Process
• Negative Conclusion from Affirmative Premises
• Undistributed Middle

External Links

• Fallacy Files [1]
• Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy [2]
• Stephen Downes [3]

Examples in creationist arguments

See also the examples in the subfallacies.