Aristotelian syllogism is a form of logical reasoning developed by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. It consists of three parts: a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion. Each premise contains a statement about a category, and the conclusion follows logically from these premises. For example, if the major premise states that "All humans are mortal," and the minor premise states that "Socrates is a human," the conclusion would be "Socrates is mortal." This method of reasoning helps to clarify arguments and ensure that conclusions are based on established premises. Syllogisms can be used in various fields, including philosophy, mathematics, and everyday decision-making, to evaluate the validity of arguments and enhance critical thinking skills.