or the next group of questions, consider the following argument: Despite his shortcomings, (1) Homer Simpson loves his family. And therefore, (2) he is a heroic figure. That is because (3) if Homer Simpson loves his family, then he will sacrifice for them. And (4) if he will sacrifice for them, then he is a heroic figure. Of
1. how many syllogistic steps does the argument consist?.
2. If we analyzed the argument as a series of syllogisms, which implicit proposition would we need to provide? a. Homer Simpson will sacrifice for his family. b. Homer Simpson is a fictional character. c. Heroic figures love their families. d. People who love their families will sacrifice for them. e. Heroic figures will sacrifice for their families
3. Is the argument valid?
a. Yes, because all of its steps are valid. b. No, because its conclusion is false. c. No, because one of its steps is invalid. d. Yes, because most of its steps are valid. e. Yes, because its conclusion is true.
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What is the conclusion of the argument?
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If Homer Simpson will sacrifice for his family, then he is a heroic figure. |
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| b. |
If Homer Simpson loves his family, then he will sacrifice for them. |
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| c. |
Homer Simpson loves his family. |
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Homer Simpson is a heroic figure. |
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| e. |
Homer Simpson has shortcomings |