1. Is this argument: deductive, inductive, or no argument. 2. What is the premis

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1. Is this argument: deductive, inductive, or no argument.

2. What is the premise and the conclusion?

3. Is argument valid or invalid? Strong or weak?

While the rich and powerful of the Roman Empire engaged in deviant sexual behavior, orgies, and other indulgences of the flesh the empire collapsed. Similarly, as the French upper classes became wealthier and more disconnected from the ordinary people, they too signaled their fall by engaging in pleasantries of the flesh. Today, what with the popularity of books like Fifty Shades of Grey, deviant sexual behavior isnÕt limited to the rich and powerful, but still this behavior is an omen of whatÕs to come. Can the collapse of the US be far behind?

Explanation / Answer

1. This argument is inductive.

2. The premises and conclusion are:

3. The argument can be considered sound and valid.

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