If a persuasive definition is employed in the following dialog, explain its weakness in terms of the six criteria for definitions; if it is instead a merely verbal dispute, identify the word or phrase that has a double meaning, and provide a definition for both meanings. Johnson: I support the death penalty. Smith: I'm opposed to the death penalty because it's just state-sanctioned murder.
What will be an ideal response?
Persuasive definition (death penalty)
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The weak justification position claims that the evidence from religious experience
a. is too weak to provide anyone with evidence for God’s existence. b. is sufficient evidence for the one who has had the experience, but not for others. c. is evidence that should be convincing to anyone, even though it is weaker than some of the other arguments. d. is provided only for those whose faith is weak and need some sort of sign from God.
Appeal to Ignorance is to openly declare that one does not know
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Why were the inventions of (a) eyeglasses, (b) the water wheel, and (c) the mechanical clock so important?
What will be an ideal response?Mozi preferred the Hsia to the Zhou dynasty
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.