MODR 1760 Quiz: PARTICIPATION EXERCISE 2
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P1: either matt damon (a) or leonardo dicaprio (b) will win the academy award for best. P2: leonardo dicaprio (b) will not win the academy award for best actor. Conclusion: therefore, matt damon (a) will win the academy award for best actor. This passage contains a disjunctive statement in premises number one; therefore, it is an example of a valid argument structure called a disjunctive syllogism. There are no present fallacies in this passage. Both p1 and p2 are shared premises that support both the conclusion as well as one another. Hence, the argument diagram above demonstrates that both p1 and p2 mutually support the conclusion. We"ve heard rumours that the canadian mission in iraq may extend beyond the planned 30 days. The liberal government seems to be confused and unclear about the details of canada"s mission. P1: the liberal government seems to be confused. Counter argument: it is the ndp who are confused.
