An enthymeme is
a. a chain of nested arguments
b. an inference from one true statement to another
c. a Greek word for an argument that has two conclusions
d. an argument that is missing a premise or conclusion
d.
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According to Kant, we should only accept favors from someone else when __________
a. we are sure that we will be able to repay them. b. we believe that it is God’s will for us to do so. c. we are forced to do so by necessity. d. we are sure that they will not make us repay them.
Mavrodes argues that if the actual world were a Russellian world, morality would be rather queer
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to Abramson, under the principles of jury nullification, juries have the right
to set aside the law a. in order to acquit a defendant, but never to convict. b. only in cases where basic human rights are threatened. c. only to protect a defendant from unjust imposition of the death penalty. d. only in civil cases, but never in criminal cases. e. only in cases in which the law was not passed by a democratic process.
"Legislators in Texas want to make it a criminal offense for citizens not using seat belts when they drive. Mark my words: If they get away with this, it won't be long before they ban beer drinking and cigarette smoking. Then they will restrict our intake of cholesterol, perhaps setting up cholesterol testing sites along major highways. We must not let this infringement of our liberties start, or there will be no stopping it." Identify the fallacy that applies to this example.
A. The questionable cause fallacy B. The fallacy of appeal to ignorance C. The fallacy of false alternatives D. The slippery-slope fallacy E. None of the answers are correct