Think with Socrates Does Not Contain a Section on Enthymemes

question 19

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.
-Either it is Monday, or it is Tuesday ... So it is Tuesday.

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial statement that reports a company's financial performance over a specific accounting period, detailing revenues, expenses, and net income.

Activity Variances

Differences that arise between planned or expected costs and actual costs based on changes in activity levels in cost accounting.

Groceries

Items of food or household necessity purchased regularly for consumption or use.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or flexes with changes in the volume or activity level of a company.