Number of Premises in a Syllogism ?

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A syllogism traditionally consists of two premises leading to a conclusion. However, discussions indicate that having more than two premises is acceptable, categorizing such structures as polysyllogisms or sorites of prosyllogisms. This distinction is crucial for understanding complex logical arguments and their validity. The terminology used in this context is essential for clarity in logical discourse.

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I'm a bit confused, is it acceptable to have more than two premises in a valid syllogism?
 
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Otherwise it is a polysyllogism, a sorites of prosyllogisms.
 
ah okay
 

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