Logic Class Arguments Overview
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What implicit premise is necessary to support the conclusion that the logic class is boring?

  • I am not challenged by the class material. (correct)
  • Boredom is a subjective experience.
  • Difficulty correlates with engagement in a class.
  • An easy class is always boring.
  • Which premise must be made explicit to justify the conclusion that we should follow God's commands?

  • Moral authority comes from God's creations.
  • Our existence is dependent on God's will.
  • God is always right in his commands. (correct)
  • Obedience to God is necessary for a fulfilling life.
  • What is an implicit assumption in the argument supporting a right to abortion?

  • The government should not interfere with personal choices.
  • Abortion is a medically safe procedure.
  • Life begins at conception.
  • Women have the right to make decisions about their health. (correct)
  • Which of the following best captures an implicit premise in the argument about the logic class being boring?

    <p>I have a preference for challenging coursework.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What premise is implicitly assumed regarding God's role in determining moral obligations?

    <p>Divine commands are the ultimate source of moral law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Argument I: Logic Class Boredom

    • The logic class is too easy for the student.
    • Easy classes are inherently boring to the student.
    • Therefore, this logic class is boring to the student.

    Argument II: Divine Command Theory

    • God created human beings.
    • God's creations ought to obey God's commands.
    • The argument implicitly assumes that God's commands are inherently moral.
    • Therefore, humans ought to obey whatever God tells them.

    Argument III: Abortion Rights

    • All women have the right to control their own bodies.
    • Abortion is a means of controlling one's body.
    • Therefore, all women have a right to abortion.
    • The argument implicitly equates the right of bodily autonomy with the right to abortion. This is a contentious point.

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    Explore key arguments in logic through three pivotal topics: the boredom of an easy logic class, the implications of Divine Command Theory, and the contentious debate surrounding abortion rights. This quiz will challenge your understanding of these philosophical concepts and encourage critical thinking.

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