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Rule-Based Reasoning. Professor Heather Baxter Nova Southeastern University. The problem…. The solution . . . My assignment. Syllogism Example. Major Premise: All men are mortal. Minor Premise: Socrates is a man. Conclusion: Therefore, Socrates is mortal.
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Rule-Based Reasoning Professor Heather Baxter Nova Southeastern University
Syllogism Example • Major Premise: All men are mortal. • Minor Premise: Socrates is a man. • Conclusion: Therefore, Socrates is mortal.
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.