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Rule-Based Reasoning: Solving Problems with Syllogisms

Join Professor Heather Baxter from Nova Southeastern University to explore rule-based reasoning through syllogism examples. Learn how major and minor premises lead to logical conclusions in scenarios like determining criminal offenses.

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Rule-Based Reasoning: Solving Problems with Syllogisms

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  1. Rule-Based Reasoning Professor Heather Baxter Nova Southeastern University

  2. The problem….

  3. The solution . . .

  4. My assignment

  5. Syllogism Example • Major Premise: All men are mortal. • Minor Premise: Socrates is a man. • Conclusion: Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

  6. Legal Syllogism Example • Major Premise: Theft of any item valued over $150 is a class "C" felony. • Minor Premise: Client stole a television worth $200. • Conclusion: Therefore, because $200 is more than $150, Client’s theft of the TV is a class “C” felony.

  7. The finished product

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