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." Either we should launch a preemptive strike or else we should adopt a policy of containment. We should not launch a preemptive strike. Therefore, we should adopt a policy of containment.

What will be an ideal response?


Disjunctive syllogism-valid

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