Evaluate the following claim, paying particular attention to problems of clarity. Note that claims may also present problems of knowability, though we don't address knowability per se in this chapter.Obscene movies available at movie rental outlets are harmful to children who watch them.

What will be an ideal response?


Defining "obscene" is notoriously difficult, but there surely are items most people would agree fit the term. What counts as harmful to children may be just as difficult to determine. This is a pretty vague claim.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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a. Pleasure b. Happiness c. Preferences d. All of the above

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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