Sorites
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səˈɹaɪtiːz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sorites is a noun meaning (logic, rhetoric) A series of propositions whereby each conclusion is taken as the subject of the next.
Meaning
(logic, rhetoric) A series of propositions whereby each conclusion is taken as the subject of the next.
More Meanings
- plural of sorite
Example Sentences
Why?—he would ask, making use of the sorites or syllogism of Zeno and Chrysippus without knowing it belonged to them.—Why? why are we a ruined people?—Because we are corrupted.——Whence is it, dear Sir, that we are corrupted?—Because we are needy […] ——And wherefore, he would add,—are we needy?——From the neglect, he would answer
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Related dictionary entries include polysyllogism, prosyllogism, conclusion, episyllogism, syllogism, term.
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