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1H Practice: Reconstructing Arguments - Supply either the missing premise or the missing conclusion
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For the following enthymeme, use the principle of charity to supply either the missing premise or the missing conclusion:
I have a headache. I just took two aspirins. Aspirins relieve headaches.
My headache will go away. (conclusion)
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I hope my headache will be relieved. (conclusion)
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I don't have any other pain relievers. (premise)
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I may be allergic to painkillers. (premise)
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For the following enthymeme, use the principle of charity to supply either the missing premise or the missing conclusion:
Jamillah is a safe driver, so her insurance rates are low.
Insurance rates vary by zip code. (premise)
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Most safe drivers have low insurance rates. (premise)
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Jamillah hasn't been involved in any car accidents for six years. (premise)
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Jamillah almost always drives under the speed limit. (premise)
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For the following enthymeme, use the principle of charity to supply either the missing premise or the missing conclusion to make the argument valid or strong.
Eating meat is natural, so it's unobjectionable to eat meat.
No one should complain about eating meat. (premise)
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Human beings are designed to eat meat. (premise)
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If people did not eat meat, they would suffer malnutrition. (premise)
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Natural activities are unobjectionable. (premise)
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