1. Locate the
arguments in the passages provided. Rewrite the argument clearly and
identify the explicit premises. Then, determine whether the conclusion
follows from the premises.
It is clear that we should
legalize gay marriage. It is a core value of our society that marriage
is an important institution. As such, we believe that there should be
more marriages, not fewer. If we legalize gay marriage, there will be
more marriages than there are now. So, if we value marriage, we should
legalize gay marriage.
2. Identify whether there are any
implicit premises in the arguments provided. If there are, add them to
the argument. Then, determine whether the conclusion follows from the
full set of premises, both explicit and implicit.
American
universities are eroding their public support. Any social institution
that spends beyond the willingness of the public to pay is eroding its
public support.
3. Read the following passage entitled Why Gay Marriage Should Remain Illegal in Certain States, and then answer the following questions.
Why Gay Marriage Should Remain Illegal in Certain States
If
we prohibit marriage between same-sex couples, we will maintain the
institution of marriage as it was intended to be—between a man and a
woman for the purpose of love, commitment, and reproduction. It is clear
that the institution of marriage is maintained, as people are getting
married out of love, to express their commitment for each other, and are
having children at a faster rate than ever. Because these are valuable
goals, we should continue to ban gay marriage to continue our success in
maintaining this important institution.
What requirements must this argument meet to be sound?
4.Define
the argument that is presented. Explain how it differs from a deductive
argument. Explain the requirements that must be met for it to be
successful.
Every sale I’ve been to at Harold’s Shoe Store has
yielded great deals, so I’m sure I’ll get a great deal on shoes there
tomorrow during the sale.
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