To form a valid syllogism, which premise is missing in the following argument?

[missing premise]
Sam is a politician.
Therefore, Sam is a dishonest person.

a. Some politicians are dishonest persons.
b. All politicians are dishonest persons.
c. Honest people are not politicians.
d. Almost no politicians are honest.


b

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Ayn Rand claims that in order to redeem humanity and morality, we must redeem the concept of selfishness

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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What is the central principle of utilitarianism? How should this be understood, and what difficulties are associated with it in both theory and practice?

What will be an ideal response?

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Given that drug companies make large profits, we can conclude that they make good

investments. This is because whatever makes large profits makes a good investment. Now, if drug companies are a good investment, you should buy stock in them. Consequently, you should buy stock in them.

What will be an ideal response?

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