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WorksheetsPHIL 109 9/16/5
Total questions: 4
Worksheet time: 3mins
Identify the implicit premise:
A blizzard has closed the airport, so I will need to take the train to Boston.
It's snowing outside.
I will take the train if the airport closes.
I need to get to Boston
I cannot drive to Boston.
Identify the implicit premise:
Cheryl is a human being, so she is not a worthless person.
All people are important.
Cheryl needs encouragement.
Most human beings are important people.
No human being is a worthless person.
Identify the implicit premise:
Devonte's shoes are worn, so he will buy new shoes.
Devonte needs new shoes.
Devonte takes pride in his shoes.
Devonte buys new shoes when his current shoes wear out.
Devonte has money to buy new shoes.
True or False: The only criterion for finding an implicit premise is creating a valid deductive argument.
True
False
