Hypothetical syllogisms are better known as Conditional syllogisms, because the arguments used here are not always valid. Sometimes they’re merely an accepted truth.
Hypothetical syllogisms follow a “If A is true, then B is true” pattern of logic.
Examples of Hypothetical Syllogisms
For example:.
- If Rose is smart, then she will get into a good university.
- Major premise: Rose is smart.
- Minor premise: Because she is smart Rose will get good grades.
- Conclusion: Rose will get into a good university.
- If Rick likes Germany, then he must drive BMW.
- Major premise: Rick likes Germany.
- Minor premise: Rick likes all German things.
- Conclusion: Rick drives a German car.