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Using the following format, make complete syllogisms of the enthymemes given below. First pick out the conclusion, expressing it if it is not already given. Then fill in the other members, supplying those that are not expressed. Finally criticize the examples by applying to them the various rules of inference.

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The open shop is good for unions because it makes them more democratic.
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Whatever makes unions more democratic is good for unions Minor: But the open shop (is something that) makes unions more democratic. Concl: Therefore the open shop is good for unions.

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Communism, simply because it is a godless philosophy, contains within itself the seeds of its own destruction.
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: godless philosophy contains within itself the seeds of its own destruction. Minor: communism is a godless philosophy Concl: Communism contains within itself the seeds of its own destruction.

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Teachers unions are not desirable because they take away local control of schools.
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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Mt. 5:3)
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Whoever is not just is not of God; nor is he just who does not love his brother. (Jn. 3:11)
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Hes dangerous; every ambitious man is dangerous.

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The weather is threatening; so I refuse to go.

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The world cannot be self existent; therefore it must be created.

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Hes in Boston; therefore he cannot be in Chicago.

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We should elect Smith; hes always been an honourable man.

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Hot summer weather is not the time for primaries or any kind of election. Too many voters are on vacation or too hot to be interested.
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Hes breathing! He must be alive.

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From an account of a Kentucky Derby: Anything, of course, that attracts a crowd of 100,000 is a worthwhile spectacle.
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If human life is important and sacred and Christ has proved to us that it is important and sacred then the way in which human life enters the world is most important and sacred.
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I hold that the law regulating such and such is constitutional, and as proof I submit the following quotation from Chief Justice John Marshall: Let the end be legitimate, let it be within the scope of the Constitution; and all means which are appropriate, which are plainly consistent with the letter and spirit of the Constitution, are constitutional.

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Any man who works for one company for a long time becomes, in effect, part owner. This man cannot be fired as easily as the man who was hired the day before yesterday.
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Education is impossible in many parts of the United States today free inquiry and free discussion are impossible.
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I eagerly look forward to reading your editorial page even though it is obvious to any thinking and intelligent person that your viewpoint differs from that of 90% of the editors of the country and therefore must be wrong. (from a letter to the editor).
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John Doe does many good deeds and should therefore hold the office of dogcatcher.
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What is thinking and how does one go about doing it? This is not an academic question because I have asked several informed friends and their answers are both confused and confusing.
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Death is an act of God and, as such, must be respected and praised.

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Analyze the following arguments. First, pick out the main syllogism, supplying unexpressed members where necessary; then pick out the proofs of the premises, and then if there are any the proofs of these proofs.

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It looks like rain. Its overcast and the humidity is very high. But if it looks like rain, I dont care to go. Its rather silly getting soaked.

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What is spiritual is immortal, because, since it is simple and intrinsically independent of matter, it cannot be destroyed either by resolution into parts or by separation from matter. But, the human soul is spiritual. Otherwise you could not explain many of its activities: it knows spiritual things, it wills, it reflects. Thats why the human soul must be immortal.

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This community needs Raymond Gorsch as mayor. Only a strong leader can put the city back on its feet financially. Only a willing worker can fight the forces of intolerance threatening our society. Only a true patriot can give us the real democratic government that we demand. Therefore we must elect Gorsch mayor.

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A fair trade law is of the utmost importance to the small business man who, because he cannot buy merchandise in quantity and therefore as cheaply as large concerns, is forced either to lose business or money and in some cases both.