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please help with these questions 1. For the classifications given, name any of the rule(s) violated: essential principle, consistent principle, mutually exclusive, jointly exhaustive. (

please help with these questions

1.

For the classifications given, name any of the rule(s) violated: essential principle, consistent principle, mutually exclusive, jointly exhaustive. (briefly explain each violation you establish)

a)

Roads: private, city, county, gravel, state, inter-state

b)

Books: ones that are less than 100 pages, ones that are from 100 to 500 pages, ones that are more than 500 pages

3.

For the definitions given, name any of the six rule(s) you feel are violated. (page 35)

(briefly explain each violation you establish)

a)

Mittens are articles of clothing worn on your hands in order to keep them warm.

b)

A mailbox is a container in which mail is placed.

c)

A rainbow occurs when water droplets reflect and refract light in such a way that a spectrum of light becomes visible across the sky.

d) Power is a human influence that destroys all kindness.

4.

Determine whether the pairs of sentences assert the same proposition.

a)

I did not appreciate your ruse.

Your cunning attempt to deceive me was not appreciated.

b)

Jim's tax return is burning a hole in his pocket.

Jim can't wait to spend his tax return.

5.

Identify the (2) component propositions listed in each sentence and indicate whether each proposition is asserted or just expressed. (recall that the sentence in its entirety is always an asserted proposition)

a)

If you are willing to look closely, you can see the application of logic in almost everything you do.

b)

Although it was cloudy yesterday, we did not get any rain.

c)

I am going to use this Thanksgiving break to either catch up on work or go on a vacation.

6.

Identify the implicit premise(s) in each of the following arguments.

a)

We need to leave for the appointment 10 minutes earlier than usual because it's rush hour.

b)

I don't wear those shoes to work because I prefer to wear comfortable shoes to work.

8.

(to be turned in separately)

Diagram the Swift "A Modest Proposal" argument, using the argument terminology and symbolism discussed in class. For convenience, number each proposition, and clearly label the conclusion and premises (explicit and implicit). If a premise utilizes fallacious reasoning, identify the fallacy within the table. Use the attached table or create a similar legend to assist in reading your diagram.

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