Homework#3
Philosophy 110
Due 11:55 PM on Wednesday, September 16.
- Is an argument given in each of the following passages? If so, write out the premises and conclusion of the argument:a) My dog is not very bright, so she does not know how to roll over.b) Because my dog is not very bright, she does not know how to roll over. It’s not easy to teach a dog who isn’t very bright.c) If I can’t get my car fixed, we can’t go out this weekend.d) We were going to go out only if I got my car fixed. But I didn’t get my car fixed, so we didn’t go out.2. Which of the following does each passage contain: assurance, guarding, discounting,or none of the above (some may have more than one):a) The bank’s website says they close by noon, so I think we have time to make it there.b) I’m certain that the bank closes by noon, but there’s heavy traffic today, so I doubt we can get there on time.c) I know a shortcut, so we can get to the bank on time, even though there is heavy traffic.3. For each of the following, say whether it is a conditional. If it is a conditional,identify the antecedent and consequent:a) If you complete the homework, you will receive credit.b) You will receive credit only if you complete the homework.c) You will receive credit because you completed the homework.d) You will receive credit if you complete the homework.