EXERCISE 14.7

EXERCISE 14.7

The following sentences contain deductive arguments based on implied major premises. Identify each of the implied premises.

  1. Question

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    Any medical treatments that improve a patient’s condition and do not harm anyone should be legal.
  2. Question

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    Women should not be exposed to a higher risk of death.
  3. Question

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    Only those who can talk can feel pain.