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WorksheetsPHIL 109 2/11/25
Total questions: 4
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is the implicit premise in the following argument?
It is a blizzard outside, so I will have take the train to Philadelphia.
I need to get to Philadelphia
If a blizzard shuts down the airport, I will need to take the train.
Trains can travel when planes cannot.
Blizzards are dangerous to fly in.
What is the implicit premise?
Joe is a professor, so Joe is a nerd.
All nerds are professors.
All professors are nerds.
Some nerds are professors.
Some professors are nerds.
Chris's shoes are falling apart, so he will buy new shoes.
Chris likes good shoes.
Chris has the money to buy new shoes.
Chris will buy new sneakers, if his shoes are falling apart.
Chris has more than one pair of shoes.
True or false: Implicit premises can sometimes be independent premises.
True
False
