PHI 210 WEEK 3 DISCUSSION

  

"Understanding and Analyzing Arguments"

Based on what you have read in the Webtext on arguments, write out your own argument that you would either deliver to someone in person or in writing. NOTE:  Your argument needs to contain more than one sentence.  Then identify the premise(s) and the conclusion.

· Indicate whether your argument is deductive or inductive and explain your answer. 

· Is your argument strong or weak? 

· Identify the premises and the conclusion as follows:  P1 (for the premise), P2 (for the 2nd premise, and C (for the conclusion). 

Example: Argument . . .It is wrong for persons who do not receive a proper trail to be found guilty and sentenced to death.

P1. Many persons are sentenced to death due to mistake or careless work by police or prosecutors.

P2. It is wrong for persons who do not receive a proper trial to be found guilty and sentenced to death.

C. The death penalty should be abolished

NOTE: MORE THAN ONE ANSWER POSTED CHOOSE ANY