3.Sorites – a polysyllogism consisting of a series of simple syllogisms whose conclusions, except for the last, are omitted. There are two special rules of the sorites:
Rule 1: All but the last premise must be affirmative. If a premise is negative, the conclusion must be negative.
A is B
B is C
C is D
D is (not) E
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A is (not) E
Rule 2: All but the first premise must be universal. If the first premise is particular, the conclusion must be particular.
(some) A is B
B is C
C is D
D is (not) E
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(some) A is (not) E
The human soul is endowed with intellect and will.
What is endowed with intellect and will is spiritual.
What is spiritual is incorruptible.
What is incorruptible is immortal.
Therefore, the human soul is immortal.
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