(From Minto)
g. The use of ardent spirits should be prohibited by law, seeing
that it causes misery and crime, which it is one of the chief ends
of law to prevent. (From Bode)
h. Rational beings are accountable for their actions; brutes not
being rational, are therefore exempt from responsibility. (From
Jevons)
36. Expand the following arguments into syllogisms and criticize their
soundness:
a. The snow will turn to rain, because it is getting warmer.
b. The boy has done well in his examination, for he came out looking
cheerful.
c. We had an economical government last year, therefore the tax rate
will be reduced.
d. Lee will be a good mayor, for men who have energy and good
judgment can do incalculable good to their fellow citizens.
e. There is unshaken evidence that every member of the board of
aldermen received a bribe, and George O. Carter was a member of that
board.
f. The candidate for stroke on the freshman crew came from Santos
School, therefore he must be a good oarsman.
37. Criticize the reasoning in the following arguments, pointing out
whether they are sound or unsound, and why:
a. It costs a Nebraska farmer twenty cents to raise a bushel of
corn.
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