Aristotle noted that there are three possibilities as to where the chain of inference and justification of one belief by others may stop. Which of the following is not one of those possibilities?
A) It doesn't stop; the chain of beliefs that justify other beliefs is infinite.
B) The chain of justifying beliefs has a circular structure and eventually returns to where it started.
C) The chain of justifying beliefs is simply an illusion and all beliefs have the same justification.
D) There must be some justified beliefs that are not justified by other beliefs.

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Aristotle's three possibilities are infinite regression (A), circular reasoning (B), and foundational beliefs (D). Option C contradicts the idea that there is justification for beliefs and suggests that all beliefs are equally valid, which is not one of Aristotle's possibilities.

Aristotle Noted That There Are Three Possibilities as to Where