Syllogism, Mood, and Figure

Syllogism, Mood, and Figure

[fallingsnow]

Fantastic video, not confusing at all and one of the only reviews I've found on the internet for argument Figures. Thanks so much from a student.

[vanessahenry]

Dear Ashford, another one of your confusing videos! thanks, I wasn't confused as hell already!

[mit_thrawn_uruodo]

Sadly, our instructor's are sending us straight to this video. No other notes or reading to go off of. This is why we're lost.

[Micktification]

This video is part of a series so the first part is a quick summary.  If you aren't pretty comfortable with Aristotle's four standard claims and the basic form of the syllogism, the quick review may not be enough to bring you up to speed.  Check out some of my earlier videos or many others that introduce Aristotle's logic first. I'd be happy to answer questions if you can tell me where the video became unclear.  Also I'd appreciate any suggestions about parts that need more clarification.

[teresabirch]

This is ridiculous. Anyone that cannot keep it simple enough to understand (an argument) then it's not "valid" to me and neither is Aristotle's logic on syllogisms. This makes learning all this stuff not even fun anymore. I no doubt did not get my syllogisms in the right order in stating that this comment (Oh well)- S and M and P to you too.

[RahulRajput-dmdq]

What happens if a argument in not in a standard form should we make it in a standard form then tell the moods or no need to make it in a standard form

[yvettemonterosa]

I agree.. this video just through me off BIG-TIME!! Lol I am so confused. I had to watch it like three times, and I still didn't get it :-(

[stchill]

Question
Consider the following argument:

Statement: 

Some chairs are curtains.

All curtains are bedsheets.

Conclusion:

Some chairs are bedsheets.

What is the Mood of the above proposition?

My teacher says I-A-I but I think it is A-I-I

[stefisrad]

thank you so much! this really helped me understand the concept

[earlgreer]

Good Lord!  I am more confused now, more than when I began!

[debijames]

The confusion for me is that the narrator didn't let us know how the moods were determined. No = E. and All = A, but why, and what are the rest?

[Kitty-nxuq]

Another great video, thank you so much:)

[YaxisX]

This difficulty is not the fault of "people". Instead, it should be understood that Logic is nearly always, NOT TAUGHT VERY WELL.
I have found this to be almost universally true. Logic could be taught well, BUT! ...this is the barrier which must be overcome. Many people give up because so much has been done to MANIPULATE the modern population and basically, schools and universities are the main source of manipulation. Many subjects can be taught in a basic series of steps. And this angry reaction that we have, is exactly the "desired response" that educators generally want you to have. They want everything to be complicated, and that is how they hold power over all knowledge. That way, the world THINKS that the subject is being taught, when in fact, only CONFUSION is being taught. That is how educators get to


This is frustrating and I know how people feel; but there is a solution. If you search more deeply, you will find that there is a system that you can understand with a little effort. There is a basic way to understand this, at least at the beginning. If you will research this, much of the rest will be made so much easier. Search for "Aristotle's Three Laws of Logic" When you become puzzled and confused over terms like Excluded Middle (And you will because it is not taught in a simple way!) ...Do a search online using these terms:
IMAGE + "Artist's Gray Scale". When you see the Gray Scale, you will understand how there are Shades in the Middle between the Black and the White Opposites. The Opposites are the "contradictions". The Middles are those identities that are "like" or "similar" but not exactly the Opposites. That is how your understanding will grow.
The Medieval Logicians had special names for the valid Syllogisms. Do not be discouraged merely for the reason that Logic is a complete "science"
Look for these names to further your study.
Barbara AAA-1
Cesare EAE-2

Darapti AAI-3

Bramantip AAI-4

Celarent EAE-1

Camestres AEE-2

Disamis IAI-3

Camenes AEE-4

Darii ALL-1

Festino EIO-2

Datisi ALL-3

Dimaris IAI-4

Ferio EIO-1

Baroco AOO-2

Felapton EAO-3

Fesapo EAO-4

Bocardo OAO-3

Fresison EIO-4

Ferison EIO-3

[personalnovah]

better than my professor lol, but i understand it more because maybe i already have a
heads up, ! thanksss !!

[kevinmackin]

I am in my 5th class at Ashford University. How the hell do they expect me to understand what this video is trying to say? I have watched it 4 times. Each time I watch it, I get even more confused. Unbelievable! You think they would choose a video that is easier to understand. It is what it is, i guess. Good luck everybody!

[hannahmichele]

I hate this!!! I'm super confused now!! 

[belindarache]

My brain refuse to grasp this ! Completely in the woods 🙆

[katrina]

I'm also MORE confused NOW, than I was before I watched the video :(

[karokooretambemola]

thanks! not confusing for me at all! people should review their lecture notes before watching videos.

[MalQis]

I do not understand this video at all...I am so lost!