When we supply missing premisses in situations where contextual information is inadequate, we should supply those premisses that
a. are not known to be false or wildly unbelievable.
b. we could reasonably expect the proponent of the argument to accept.
c. are most plausible under the circumstances.
d. All of these choices.
d
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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. Mary Beth complains that our curriculum is weak in areas relating to diversity. But have you seen that girl's tattoos? They're really something else-especially the red one right above her rear. And she must have a pound of metal stuck in her body. Two big loops hang from her ears, there's a small bar bell through her tongue,
and another through her navel. Let's see ... . Shall we move on to the next topic? A) Straw man. B) Complex question. C) No fallacy. D) Red herring. E) Argument against the person, abusive.
Nirvana seems to come from a word that means
A. expand. B. reach out. C. fulfillment. D. blown out.
A technician is checking refrigerant system pressures. Both high- and ow-side service ports are located on the A/C compressor. When the compressor is engaged, the high-side pressure instantly goes over 375 psig. What is the most likely cause of this condition?
A. A restricted expansion valve. B. A restricted receiver dryer. C. A faulty cooling fan. D. A restricted discharge hose.
Which view says right and wrong are matters of individual opinion, as opposed to cultural belief?
A. Moral Relativism B. Moral Subjectivism C. Religious Relativism D. Intuitionalism