Can an Argument Be Sound, but Invalid

question 135

Multiple Choice

Can an argument be sound, but invalid?

• A)Yes, because its conclusion might seem to be true, even though it isn't.
• B)Yes, because its conclusion might be true, even though the argument is badly constructed.
• C)No, because validity is a requirement for soundness.
• D)No, because invalid arguments never have true premises.
• E)No, because invalid arguments never have true conclusions.

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Definitions:

Slavery

The ownership and control of people.

Ownership

Ownership refers to the legal right or title to possess and use property, whether tangible or intangible, including rights to use, enjoy, and dispose of the property as the owner sees fit.

Control

The ability to shape or guide the actions of individuals or the direction of occurrences.

Illegal Immigrants

People who enter or reside in a country without the legal permission of that country's government.