Aristotelian logic

American  

noun

1. the logic of Aristotle, especially in the modified form taught in the Middle Ages.

2. traditional logic.

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Aristotelian logic British  

/ ˌærɪstəˈtiːlɪən /

noun

1. the logical theories of Aristotle as developed in the Middle Ages, concerned mainly with syllogistic reasoning: traditional as opposed to modern or symbolic logic

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Etymology

Origin of Aristotelian logic

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

As a former university professor, I am happy to visit Olympia to provide a course in Aristotelian logic at no charge.

From Seattle Times

When he got his first guitar early idols were Buddy Holly and Ricky Nelson, but in college he found himself exposed not only to Aristotelian logic but also folk, blues, bluegrass and gospel.

From Washington Times

Cold, Aristotelian logic was insufficient for Brutus, so like Marc Antony, I’ll speak to the heart.

From The Wall Street Journal

One does not need Aristotelian logic to determine...

From New York Times

“It doesn’t exactly take Aristotelian logic to tell you that’s where the game was.”

From Washington Times