Think with Socrates Does Not Contain a Section on Enthymemes

question 7

Essay

Think with Socrates does not contain a section on enthymemes. However, the concept can be defined briefly. This exercise defines an enthymeme and gives students a chance to practice filling in holes in incomplete deductive arguments.
An enthymeme is an argument that is missing one or more premises or a conclusion. Each of the following deductive arguments is missing either a premise or a conclusion. (Thus, each is an enthymeme.) Add a statement to each so as to turn the enthymeme into a valid argument.
-Some wombats are cute … Therefore, all cute things are blue.

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Definitions:

Bearer Instrument

A negotiable financial instrument that denotes ownership to whoever physically holds it.

Theft

The act of unlawfully taking someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it.

Negotiability

The characteristic of a written document (such as a check or bill of exchange) that ensures its transferability by endorsement or delivery.

Oral Agreement

An agreement or contract that is made through spoken communication between parties, rather than in written form, but is still legally binding.