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Unit 2, set 3: 2.5B and 2.5C: 1, 3 and 5
1.
The moon is made of green cheese.
Deductive Argument:
Premise: If something is made of green cheese, then it is a dairy product.
Premise: The moon is not a dairy product.
Conclusion: Therefore, the moon is not made of green cheese.
Inductive Argument:
Premise
:
In some cartoons and stories, the moon is depicted as being made of unusual substances like
green cheese.
Premise: These depictions are fictional and not based on information.
Conclusion: It is unlikely that the moon is made of green cheese.
2.
Martha Stewart is a good cook.
Deductive Argument:
Premise: Martha Stewart has published many successful cookbooks.
Premise: Successful cookbooks are typically authored by good cooks.
Conclusion: Therefore, Martha Stewart is a good cook.
Inductive Argument:
Premise: Many people enjoy the recipes and cooking tips provided by Martha Stewart.
Premise: People generally like the cooking of individuals who provide enjoyable recipes.
Conclusion: Martha Stewart is likely a good cook.
3.
It often rains in the Amazon jungle.
Deductive Argument:
Premise: The Amazon jungle is in a region with a tropical rainforest climate.
Premise: Regions with a tropical rainforest climate typically receive significant rainfall.
Conclusion: Therefore, it often rains in the Amazon jungle.
Inductive Argument:
Premise: Rainforests like the Amazon are known for their high levels of precipitation.
Premise: Many travelers and researchers report frequent rain in the Amazon jungle.
Conclusion: It is likely that it often rains in the Amazon jungle.
4.
Most people prefer to eat in the company of other people.
Deductive Argument:
Premise: Most social species, including humans, tend to prefer social interactions.
Premise: Eating with other people is a form of social interaction. Conclusion: Therefore, most people
prefer to eat in the company of other people.
Inductive Argument:
Premise: Surveys and studies have shown that a significant portion of the population prefers dining in
the company of others.
Premise: Social gatherings and group meals are common human practices.
Conclusion: Most people likely prefer to eat in the company of other people.
5.
You should buy a new computer.
Deductive Argument:
Premise 1: Your current computer is outdated and frequently malfunctions.
Premise 2: Upgrading to a new computer would likely improve your computing experience.
Conclusion: Therefore, you should buy a new computer.
Inductive Argument:
Premise 1: Many people report increased efficiency and satisfaction after upgrading to a new computer.
Premise 2: Your current computer is several years old and experiences frequent issues.
Conclusion: It is advisable for you to buy a new computer.
6.
My computer is gray.
Deductive Argument:
Premise: The computer you own is the same one you purchased, which was gray.
Conclusion: Therefore, your computer is gray.
Inductive Argument:
Premise: Based on your description, it is highly likely that your computer is gray.
Conclusion: Your computer is probably gray.
7.
It is 5:42 pm.
Deductive Argument:
Premise: The current time on your clock or device is displaying 5:42 pm.
Conclusion: Therefore, it is 5:42 pm.
Inductive Argument:
Premise: Your clock or device typically shows the correct time.
Conclusion: It is likely that the time is 5:42 pm.
8.
My mother is a hamster.
Deductive Argument:
Premise: If someone's mother is a hamster, then they might be a character from a comedy sketch or
fictional story.
Premise: You are not a character from a comedy sketch or fictional story.
Conclusion: Therefore, your mother is not a hamster.
Inductive Argument:
Premise: People typically do not have mothers who are hamsters; this is not a common or realistic
situation.
Conclusion: It is highly unlikely that your mother is a hamster.
9.
The Atlanta Braves are a good baseball team.
Deductive Argument:
Premise 1: The Atlanta Braves have won multiple Major League Baseball championships.
Premise 2: Successful teams in sports are often considered good teams. Conclusion: Therefore, the
Atlanta Braves are a good baseball team.
Inductive Argument:
Premise 1: The Atlanta Braves have had a history of competitive performance in baseball.
Premise 2: Many fans and analysts regard the Atlanta Braves as a good baseball team. Conclusion: It is
likely that the Atlanta Braves are a good baseball team.
10.
I like Coldplay.
Deductive Argument:
Premise: I have repeatedly expressed my preference for Coldplay's music.
Premise: When someone consistently expresses a liking for something, they typically like it.
Conclusion: Therefore, I like Coldplay.
Inductive Argument:
Premise: I have attended multiple Coldplay concerts and listen to their music frequently.
Premise: People who engage with a band's music to that extent are generally fans of that band.
Conclusion: It is highly likely that I like Coldplay.
2.5C. For the exercises in part A above, standardize the argument if one is present.
a)
If that is a cow, then I am a goat. It is a cow, so I must be a goat.
b)
The syllabus stated that the paper must cite three sources, but you only cited one. You should be
cautious because this may result in not receiving the desired grade.
c)
The talk was insightful. I had never contemplated how one's emotions can impact their moral
judgments, and the speaker presented the topic with great clarity.
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