Is the Following Argument Worthy of Acceptance? "In a Perfect

question 4

Multiple Choice

Is the following argument worthy of acceptance? "In a perfect world, the government should investigate whether any laws were broken relating to the treatment of wartime detainees. But this is not a perfect world. So, it would be a mistake for the government to engage in such an investigation.

• A) Yes, because the premises are true.
• B) Yes, because the argument is sound.
• C) Yes, because it passes all four tests.
• D) No, because the reason is irrelevant.
• E) No, because the argument is circular.