If the following argument is an instance of one of the "famous" argument forms, name the form and indicate whether the form is valid or invalid; if the argument is NOT an instance of one of the "famous" forms, simply write "unnamed form." If Susan lacks the nerve to tell Stephen what she thinks of him, then I should quit my job immediately. But Susan does not lack the nerve to tell Stephen what she thinks of him, so I shouldn't quit my job immediately.

What will be an ideal response?


Denying the antecedent-invalid

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Under natural law theory, something is morally right:

A. only if it is directly commanded by God. B. if it is consistent with the laws and customs of a particular society. C. if it is consistent with the laws of physics and biology. D. if it is consistent with reason.

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