"All dogs are diseased. John is a dog. Therefore, John went to the vet." Which of the following is true of the preceding argument?
A. The argument has a false conclusion because it has at least one false premise.
B. The argument is not deductively valid.
C. The argument is sound.
D. The argument is false.
Answer: B
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A. systematized the doctrine presented more or less randomly in the sutras. B. comprises sayings of the Buddha in the form of dialogues. C. includes rules on receiving donations for food and relations between monks and non-monks. D. outlined the procedural rules for monastic life.
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A) begging the question B) begging the question against C) complex question D) false alternatives E) accident
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A) Acting out of a will to do the right thing. B) Putting the rights of others before our own rights. C) Acting in ways that benefit everyone. D) Acting to prevent harm.
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a. The clock c. The spindle machine b. The sewing machine d. The spinning wheel