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Consider this argument: "It's no use going on about whether this law is just. It was passed democratically." Determine whether it is (a) valid; (b) relatively strong; or (c) can't be made either valid or strong. Are there assumed premises that make the argument valid, if possible, or strong if it can't be valid? Explain. |
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Consider this argument: "How can you be so critical of Pride and Prejudice? You never read it." Determine whether it is (a) valid; (b) relatively strong; or (c) can't be made either valid or strong. Are there assumed premises that make the argument valid, if possible, or strong if it can't be valid? Explain. |
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Consider this argument: "I wouldn't call her reliable. She was late with her last rent check." Determine whether it is (a) valid; (b) relatively strong; or (c) can't be made either valid or strong. Are there assumed premises that make the argument valid, if possible, or strong if it can't be valid? Explain. |
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Consider this argument: "It's not safe to let Dave drive you home. He just had a furious argument with his boss." Determine whether it is (a) valid; (b) relatively strong; or (c) can't be made either valid or strong. Are there assumed premises that make the argument valid, if possible, or strong if it can't be valid? Explain. |
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Consider this argument: "Look, it's snowing. The air will be warmer today." Determine whether it is (a) valid; (b) relatively strong; or (c) can't be made either valid or strong. Are there assumed premises that make the argument valid, if possible, or strong if it can't be valid? Explain. |
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Consider this argument: "We didn't miss the bus. It isn't 8:04 yet." Determine whether it is (a) valid; (b) relatively strong; or (c) can't be made either valid or strong. Are there assumed premises that make the argument valid, if possible, or strong if it can't be valid? Explain. |
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