Categorical argument forms use ______

A. only factual premises
B. premises that state particular facts
C. conclusions that state particular facts
D. general statements for all of the premises


D

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In inductive arguments, truthful statements make it more reasonable than not ot

accept the conclusion, but do not guarantee its truth.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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McCloskey apologizes for contrasting how men and women are, because

A) she knows she has not yet been a woman long enough to fairly make such a comparison. B) she rejects the general idea that there are essential ways of being men and women. C) she fears that men will always look bad when compared to the goodness of women. D) she feels that no one should ever be contrasted with anyone else, because we are all free to be who we are.

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As traditionally communist countries move from economies based on pure socialism to economies that combine the best of socialism and capitalism, there has been great debate. Which of the following would best represent the beliefs of followers of Smith and Locke toward mixed economies?

A. government intervention tolerate by mixed economies does more harm than good. B. allowing businesses to operate without government oversight worsens economic problems C. mixed economies diminish utilitarian benefits of free markets in terms of human rights D. governments will favor business interests

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The primary purpose of an argument is to:

a. persuade others by appealing to their reasoning capacity. b. persuade others by any means possible. c. none of these answers. d. win a dispute.

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