1. Aristotle - A Great Philosopher
This method of study is called inductive reasoning: observing as many examples as possible and then, based on these observations, working out a basic principle they have in common. Inductive reasoning is the basis of the western scientific method. ... Two kinds of logic were used by Aristotle: deductive, which led to certain conclusions and inductive which led to probable conclusions. He is famous for the syllogism (deductive reasoning) that takes two truths, connects them, and comes up with a third statement that is also true. ... He also used inductive reasoning to go from specific statem...
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