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12. Since the word "God" is defined as "the perfect being," and God would not be perfect

if He/She/It did not exist, God must exist.

13. "God exists" is the premise of the following argument. "Because everything that

exists has a cause, God exists, since the universe exists."

14. "Voluntary active euthanasia can be based on informed consent" is the conclusion ofthe following argument. "Voluntary active euthanasia can be morally acceptable

inasmuch as it can be based on informed consent, which is the morally relevant principle

in cases of voluntary active euthanasia."

15. It is a fact that all human beings are selfish.

4. "All men are mortal" is the conclusion of the following argument. "Since Socrates is a

man, and all men are mortal, it follows that Socrates is mortal."

5. It is a fact that the Bible is the revealed Word of God.

6. It is an opinion that the Earth is flat.

Different kinds of necessity

Think about the different uses of must in everyday life. Find a few examples of such

uses

expressing a kind of necessity that is distinct from logical, causal, technological or legal

necessity. Explain the kind of necessity the speaker is likely to have in mind.

Are these statements true or false?

If a situation is technologically possible, then it is logically possible.

If a situation is logically possible, then it is causally possible.

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Critical Thinking 3

1. If any statement below is ambiguous, list all its possible interpretations.

Visiting relatives can be boring.

I wrote a poem once about a great encounter I had with a dear early in the morning

New chief vows to avoid drastic changes while reviewing much-criticised reforms.

2. See if you can simplify these sentences, such as by changing passive voice into activevoice,

eliminating unnecessary words or using simpler words and grammar. Many of theseexamples are adapted from actual student writing.

All real life creatures share one common goal which is strive for survival of

their

own selves.

Talking to Ann has induced Peter to generate the idea of building a house.

The educational system at the moment is predicated on the assumption that

lectures are enjoyed by students.

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3. Evaluate these definitions and see if they have any problems. Some of them may have

more than one problem.

Truth = what you can defend against all criticisms.

Hatred = the wish to harm others or to ruin something that belongs to or is dear to

others.