8. OUTLINE.
FIGURES AND MOODS OF THE SYLLOGISM.
(1) The four figures of the syllogism.
Definition—symbolization.
Illustrations—device for remembering.
(2) The moods of the syllogism.
Twenty-four valid.
(3) Testing the validity of the moods.
Application of the general rules of the syllogism.
Weakened conclusion—five.
Nineteen useful moods.
A thought exercise.
(4) Special canons of the four figures.
Proof of the two canons of the first figure.
Proof of the two canons of the second figure.
Proof of the two canons of the third figure.
Proof of the three canons of the fourth figure.
(5) Special canons related.
Used as checks.
(6) Mnemonic lines.
Their use explained.
Reduction.
(7) Relative value of the four figures.