Which of the following is true of modus ponens?
A. It has a probably false conclusion.
B. It refers to a Latin expression that means "negative mode."
C. It is a logically reliable pattern of deductive reasoning.
D. It is a very common pattern of inductive reasoning.
Answer: C
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A) its premises guarantee the truth of its conclusion. B) its premises give, at most, evidence for its conclusion. C) its conclusion provides evidence for its premises.
Which political tactic creates the appearance of being thoughtful, honest, and sensitive and can aid in making a decision maker well-liked and confident?
a. Image building b. Ingratiation c. Controlling information d. Forming power coalitions
Milgram claims that the most common trait of socially organized evil is
a. that the person who has responsibility disappears. b. that people are willing to take responsibility. c. that it is banal. d. that it is only performed by fringe elements of that society.
Reconstruct the following as a standard-form syllogism, and determine whether it is valid.From a letter to the editor: "Any project that gets taxpayers' money ought to be one that the taxpayers get some sort of benefit from, don't you think? So if the Federal Aviation Authority is going to pour millions in public funds into automated flight centers at all privately owned airports, then justice can only be served by forcing those airports to begin offering services to the public as well as their current wealthy patrons."
What will be an ideal response?