Aristotle's 28 Topoi

Also known as Aristotle's 28 valid lines of argument, these topics are to be interpreted as "methods of reasoning rather than material propositions". Click Here for my top 10 favorite topoi and examples of each. With these 28 valid lines of argument, come 9 sham Enthymemes. These 9 sham Enthymemes are as followed:

1. Diction

2. Fallacious Combination and Seperation

3. Indignition

4. A "sign"

5. The Accidental

6. Consequence

7. Post hoc propter hoc

8. Time and Manner

9. Substituting the absolute for the particular

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