Think with Socrates Does Not Contain a Section on Enthymemes

question 88

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.
-It rains every day in the city of Sunnydale … So it will rain today.

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Definitions:

Commercial Impracticability

A legal doctrine allowing parties to suspend or terminate their contractual obligations when unexpected events fundamentally alter the nature of the contract and performance becomes unfeasibly burdensome.

Substantial Performance

A concept in contract law where a party has completed enough of the contract to warrant payment, though some minor elements may still need to be finished.

Construction Industry

A sector of the economy focused on the planning, designing, and building of infrastructure and buildings.

Frustration Of Purpose Doctrine

The Frustration of Purpose Doctrine is a legal principle allowing contract parties to be relieved from performing their obligations when an unforeseen event undermines the contract’s original purpose.