Can two of the three terms in a categorical syllogism be identical?
A) No, because such a syllogism could not be valid.
B) No, because such a syllogism could not be sound.
C) Yes, but only if they are the major and minor terms.
D) Yes, but one of the propositions would either be false or trivially true.
E) Yes, but two of the propositions would have to be identical.
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