Enthymeme

It has already been pointed out that the Enthymeme is a syllogism, and in what sense it is so.

Rhetoric Aristotle 2002

Aristotle called this particular stretch Spurious Enthymeme #7:

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Here we have a Maxim; add the reason or explanation, and the whole thing is an Enthymeme; thus —

Rhetoric Aristotle 2002

Among the lines of argument that form the Spurious Enthymeme the first is that which arises from the particular words employed.

Rhetoric Aristotle 2002

Now an Enthymeme is a syllogism dealing with such practical subjects.

Rhetoric Aristotle 2002

If we can argue by Enthymeme, we should use our Examples as subsequent supplementary evidence.

Rhetoric Aristotle 2002

Where we are unable to argue by Enthymeme, we must try to demonstrate our point by this method of Example, and to convince our hearers thereby.

Rhetoric Aristotle 2002

Of the Maxims that do have a supplement attached, some are part of an Enthymeme, e.g. Never should any man whose wits are sound, &c.

Rhetoric Aristotle 2002

When the major premiss is omitted, it is called an Enthymeme of the First Order; when the minor is omitted, an Enthymeme of the Second Order; and when the conclusion is omitted an Enthymeme of the Third Order.

Deductive Logic St. George William Joseph Stock

A syllogism, as thus elliptically stated, is commonly, though incorrectly, called an Enthymeme.

Deductive Logic St. George William Joseph Stock