: A statement is either true or false; there is no third option. The Structure of a Syllogism A standard Aristotelian argument follows a rigid structure:

Aristotle’s logic is built upon three fundamental laws of thought: : A thing is what it is (

: A specific instance (e.g., "Socrates is a human").

Aristotelian logic is a system of formal reasoning founded on the —a three-part argument where a conclusion is derived from two related premises. Often called "term logic," it focuses on how categories (terms) like "humans" or "mortal" relate to one another. The Core Components

: Nothing can both be and not be at the same time in the same respect.