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Assertoric syllogisms are a type of logical argument consisting of two premises and a conclusion, where all statements are simple declarative propositions. These propositions use only three terms, each appearing twice. The validity of an assertoric syllogism lies in the logical structure, ensuring that if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true.12

Developed by Aristotle, syllogistic logic was considered the primary tool for reasoning and was not seen as a science in itself, but rather a foundation for other sciences. Aristotle's work, particularly the Prior Analytics, systematically analyzed these arguments, identifying valid forms and rules. This system forms the basis of categorical syllogistic, which focuses on the relationships between terms within propositions.345

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