Given the following enthymeme: Nuclear power does not cause global warming, so it must be good. The statement needed to convert the enthymeme into a valid syllogism is:
A) Nuclear power is less efficient than hydroelectric power. (Premise)
B) Nuclear power produces a great deal of radioactive waste. (Premise)
C) Any kind of power that does not cause global warming is good. (Premise)
D) Nuclear power is good. (Conclusion)
E) Global warming can possibly be corrected through nuclear power. (Conclusion)
C
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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. If media pundits accept bribes, then all credibility will vanish. If media pundits accept bribes, then national cynicism will grow. Thus, if all credibility vanishes, then national cynicism will grow
A) This argument contains no fallacy. B) This argument contains a fallacy of relevance. C) This argument contains a formal fallacy. D) This argument contains a fallacy of ambiguity. E) This argument contains a fallacy of illicit transference.
Because our sinful minds are prone to idolatry, we need help in interpreting God and the world, said Calvin, and God has given us this help in
A) the Holy Spirit B) our conscience C) the teachings of Luther D) the Scriptures
When we say that God is omniscient, that means
A) God is all-powerful. B) God is all-knowing. C) God is all-good. D) God is creative.
What syllogistic conclusion can be drawn from the premisses: All children are game players. Some adults are game players
a. No children are non-game players. b. Some game players are adults. c. Some adults are children. d. None of these choices.