A) Analyze the Argument Passage Below, Addressing the Following as Appropriate

question 57

Essay

A) Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated. B) Diagram the argument.
Look, there's no sign of smoke from the cabin. If he were there, he'd have a fire. We'd see the smoke, unless he couldn't find any dry wood. But there's a lot of dry wood around. Notice also that you don't hear his dog. He's not there. If you don't hear his dog, he's not there.

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Definitions:

Relative Deprivation Theory

A sociological theory that posits an individual or group's perception of disadvantage in comparison to others fuels social discontent and movements for change.

National Scope

refers to the extent or range of something that covers an entire nation or country.

Less Violent

Characterized by lower levels of physical force or aggression compared to a higher benchmark or average.

Union Density

The proportion of workers in a particular industry or country that are members of a labor union.