A syllogism is a type of logical argument that applies deductive reasoning to draw conclusions based on two propositions, known as premises. The conclusion drawn from these premises follows necessarily and unconditionally if the premises are true. A classic example of a syllogism is "All men are mortal; Socrates was a man; therefore, Socrates was mortal." In this case, the first proposition establishes that all humans have the potential to die (mortality), while the second propositions states that Socrates belonged to the group of beings discussed in the first premise. Therefore, it follows logically and necessarily that Socrates must also share the characteristic established by the first premise - mortality.