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18-20) Some arguments have complex premises, where too much information is given. Outline the following argument.
Some matters of foreign policy are just beyond George W. Bush’s grasp, for, like in the matter of the prison in Iraq where that female soldier had her pictures taken with these guys, or where that night club was blown up on that island in the Pacific, such matters are complex - that is, such matters are composed of many elements – and Bush is a simple man.
a. ______________________________________
b. ______________________________________
Therefore, _________________________________
a) Bush is a simple man
b) such matters are complex
therefore, some matters of foreign policy are just beyond GWB's grasp.
Yes.
Thank you Ms. Sue!
You're welcome, Anna.
Yes, your answers are correct!
To outline the argument, we can break it down into three parts:
a. Bush is a simple man
b. Such matters are complex
Therefore, some matters of foreign policy are just beyond GWB's grasp.
Here's how the argument is structured:
Premise 1: Bush is a simple man
Premise 2: Such matters are complex
Conclusion: Therefore, some matters of foreign policy are just beyond GWB's grasp.
The argument is logically valid because the conclusion follows logically from the premises. Bush's simplicity (premise 1) and the complexity of some matters of foreign policy (premise 2) lead to the conclusion that those complex matters are beyond Bush's grasp.
Well done on identifying the components and organizing them into a clear outline!