"The polar ice caps are melting because of global warming." In this statement, the part "The polar ice caps are melting" is the ________.
A. explanandum
B. explanans
C. antecedent
D. consequent
E. chain argument
Answer: A
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A. Casuistic law B. Apodictic law C. The curse D. Consternation law
INSTRUCTIONS: Identify the form of each argument. Those without a specific name are invalid. If dinosaur DNA has deteriorated, then it is impossible to recreate dinosaurs. If dinosaurs perished long ago, then dinosaur DNA has deteriorated. Hence, if dinosaurs perished long ago, then it is impossible to recreate them
A) Constructive dilemma. B) Affirming the consequent. C) Pure hypothetical syllogism. D) Modus tollens. E) Invalid.
The conclusion of "Unless Katie Couric goes into publishing, she'll stay on television. It follows that she'll stay on television, since the publishing industry does not appeal to her" is
A) Unless Katie Couric goes into publishing, she'll stay on television B) She'll stay on television C) The publishing industry does not appeal to her
The principal themes of Jewish environmentalism are divine ownership of nature, respect for the natural order, maintenance of the harmony of the earth, and __________
a. man's superiority over woman and nature b. non-violence toward all forms of life c. respect for humanity as superior to the natural order d. reverence for the sacred quality of the natural world e. none of the above