Celarent

/ˈsɛlərɛnt/ noun

Definition

A categorical syllogism in logic where the first premise is universal negative, the second is universal affirmative, and the conclusion is universal negative.

Etymology

From medieval Latin logic terminology; the name uses vowels (A-E-E) to encode the type of statements, created as a mnemonic device by medieval logicians.

Kelly Says

Medieval philosophers invented silly-sounding names like 'celarent' and 'barbara' to help them memorize the 256 possible forms of logical argument—logic nerds invented the first mnemonic systems!

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