Eserscise 3.F INCOMPLETE ARGUMENTS Here are some incomplete arguments. Your task

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Eserscise 3.F INCOMPLETE ARGUMENTS Here are some incomplete arguments. Your task is to add the necessary premise (or premises0 that will make the premises of the argument support the conclusions. Do not concern yourself with whether you agree with the premises or conclusions. Your only job is to add the missing premise that will make the premises support the conclusion. (1) Premise Nonhuman animals suffer, have thoughts, and feel pain. Therefore, killing nonhuman animals is morally wrong Missing Premise: (2) Premise It's morally wrong to treat human beings as mere objects. So, genetically engineering human beings is morally wrong- Missing Premise: (3) Premise The state ought to license all activities that can cause great amount of harm. So, the state ought to require a license for all agricultural biotechnology Conclusion Missing Premise (4) Premise It is biologically natural for humans to eat animal flesh. Therefore, it is morally permissible for humans to eat animal flesh. Missing Premise: (5) Premise For transnational corporations to patent gene s taken from developing countries is a form of theft. For this reason, it is morally wrong for transnational corporations to patent genes taken from developing countries. Missing Premise: (6) Premise It is our moral duty to provide food for future generations.

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1. Nonhuman animals are killed for several purposes.

2. Genetic engineering objectifies humans as machines.

3. Agricultural biotechnology is associated with causing large amounts of harm.

4. What occurs biologically cannot be considered as an immoral act.

5. Stealing is considered to be morally incorrect.

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