For each of the following arguments, identify the argument form used. Just give

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For each of the following arguments, identify the argument form used. Just give the name. You do not have to justify your answer.

a. I’m a vegetarian. Vegetarians don’t eat meat. Therefore, I don’t eat meat. . b. Jane is a member of the fans of Star Wars or Star Trek club. She is not a fan of Star Wars. Therefore, she is a fan of Star Trek.

c. On weekdays, Karl works. On weekends, he plays computer games. Therefore, Karl always works or plays computer games.

d. Cat lovers spend a lot of money on cat food. I don’t spend a lot of money on cat food. Therefore, I am not a cat lover.

e. If we increase our space budget, we can build a moon base. If we can build a moon base, we can build a Mars base. Therefore, if we increase our space budget, we can build a Mars base.

f. Alex smokes. She also has a pre-existing condition. Therefore, her health insurance categorizes her as a “smoker with a pre-existing condition”.

Explanation / Answer

a. Modus Ponens

c. Pure hypothetical

d. Modus Tollens

e. Pure hypothetical

f. Dilemma

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