What is an extended argument of overlapping syllogisms called?
AParadox
BPolysyllogism
CDilemma
DEnthymeme
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Polysyllogism
A polysyllogism, or sorites, feeds the conclusion of one syllogism into the next as a premise.
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