Ch1 Practice Scenarios
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Practice Scenarios: Chapter 1
Exercise Set 1.1 (odd):
1.1.1: Arnold Schwarzenegger's assertion holds merit as a persuasive argument. Within his remarks, he articulates a viewpoint and substantiates it with credible evidence. Schwarzenegger contends that bodybuilding shares commonalities with other sports, emphasizing the requisite dedication for success. Rather than merely expressing his perspective, Schwarzenegger furnishes information that validates and reinforces his position. Consequently, his statement qualifies as a well-supported argument.
1.1.3: Tom Cruise's statement lacks the attributes of a valid argument. Despite expressing his love for kids, Cruise fails to provide any reasoning or evidence to substantiate his claim. Instead, he attempts to bolster his statement by noting that he, too, was once a child. However, without supporting evidence, Cruise's declaration falls short of constituting a convincing argument. In the case of Rudolph Carnap's statement (1.1.7), it also does not qualify as an argument. Carnap presents his opinion that logic serves as the final scientific component of philosophy but fails to incorporate valid evidence to support
this assertion. The continuation of his opinion in the second part further contributes to the
absence of a compelling argument in his statement.
Exercise Set 1.2 (odd):
1.2.1: The presented argument relies on induction, with the conclusion asserting that additional help sessions played a crucial role in improving students' test performance.
However, this conclusion may be plausible rather than entirely accurate, as other contributing factors might have influenced the students' success. For example, factors such as effective notetaking, assistance from a tutor, or guidance from a teacher could also have played significant roles. The argument appears more as an assumption, as the improved performance of students may not solely be attributed to the extra help sessions.
Exercise Set 1.3 (even):
1.3.9: Reilly's conclusion posits that individuals experiencing poverty are unsuccessful and lazy. The underlying premise suggests that success is contingent on hard work and education. I dissent from this viewpoint as not all individuals facing economic challenges
are lazy or uneducated by choice. Many struggle to afford education and degrees, and even with a degree, success is not guaranteed. Graduates may encounter difficulties in securing employment and labeling them as lazy would be unjust. Hence, I strongly disagree with Reilly's premises.
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