Given the following enthymeme: The Louvre is in France because it's in Paris. The statement needed to convert the enthymeme into a valid syllogism is:

A) The most important museums of France are in Paris. (Conclusion)

B) Whatever is in Paris is in France. (Premise)

C) The Louvre is one of the greatest art museums. (Premise)

D) The Louvre was never located anywhere except Paris. (Premise)

E) Paris is the most important city in France. (Conclusion)


B

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a. Explanation b. Argument c. Non-argument

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