Would we say that the reasoner is 'reasoning' here? (From Grice, "Aspects of Reason")
i. I have 2 hands.
ii. If I had 3 more I'd have 5.
iii. Doubling that I'd have 10.
iv. If 4 are removed, 6 would remain.
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v. Ergo I'd have 4 more hands than I presently have.
Grice and I think yes (on Mondays-Wednesdays-and-Fridays) and no (on Tuesdays-Thursdays).
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