Determine whether the following argument is valid by using either the diagram method or the rules of the syllogism.Some Xs are Ys.No Zs are Ys.So, some Xs are not Zs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Valid.
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If the following argument is an instance of one of the "famous" argument forms, name the form and indicate whether the form is valid or invalid; if the argument is NOT an instance of one of the "famous" forms, simply write "unnamed form." Canada does not directly control the governments of countries other than itself. But Canada directly controls the governments of countries other than itself if Canada is a neo-colonial power. Hence, Canada is not a neo-colonial power.
What will be an ideal response?
Evaluate the following claim, paying particular attention to problems of clarity. Note that claims may also present problems of knowability, though we don't address knowability per se in this chapter.Most of the science books in the high school library were published before 1960.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is most likely not to occur during the human decision-making process?
(a) reducing the number of options by the use of elimination by aspect and satisficing (b) considering every reasonable option in an equal and thorough way (c) comparing our promising alternative to the other options in terms of the set of decision-critical attributes (d) adjusting the relative importance of the criteria until one option emerges as the obvious first choice (e) finding one alternative that is more attractive than the others on at least one critically important attribute
In ancient Chinese belief, the ruler might worship the highest god Shangdi for all the following reasons EXCEPT
a. bringing good crops. b. gaining a son. c. winning a battle. d. continuing good health.