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The Categorical Syllogism

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A categorical syllogism is two categorical premises and a categorical conclusion, built from exactly three terms, each appearing twice.

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All M are P; All S are M; therefore All S are P.

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Three terms, exactly. A fourth term — even one hidden by synonym-shuffling — breaks the machine.