"If Betty is attending the American Psychological Association conference, then she is in Seattle this week. But she is not in Seattle this week. Therefore, Betty is not attending the American Psychological Association conference" is
A) a propositional argument B) a categorical argument
A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following does Viktor Frankl claim that the prisoners in concentration camps needed in order to survive their ordeal?
a. Faith in the future b. Faith in humanity c. Faith in God d. Faith in the workings of fate
John Rawls believes that human rights are natural rights
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. someone applies a rule that is generally accepted as valid to a particular case where exceptional or accidental circumstances render the rule inappropriate. B. people argue that their opponents should accept a certain position because of special circumstances, such as lifestyle or religion. C. one person chooses to attack the character of his or her opponent rather than addressing the argument. D. someone appeals to an authority in a field other than the one under debate.