Is There Any Limit to the Number of Syllogistic Steps

question 164

Multiple Choice

Is there any limit to the number of syllogistic steps that can make up a single extended argument?

• A)Yes, there can be no more than three steps.
• B)Yes, there can be no more than five steps.
• C)There can only be one step for each type of syllogism involved.
• D)There can only be up to four steps for categorical and hypothetical arguments, but for arguments involving disjunctive propositions, the number of steps is unlimited.
• E)No, the number of steps is unlimited.

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