Is It Possible to Form an Argument from Four Different

question 167

Multiple Choice

Is it possible to form an argument from four different categorical propositions?

• A)No, because only three propositions may be used in any categorical argument.
• B)No, because there would have to be more than one middle term.
• C)No, because there cannot be four different categorical propositions about the same set of terms.
• D)Yes, but only if two of the propositions are conclusions.
• E)Yes, but the argument would not be a syllogism.

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