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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 we skip lunch, or we skip dinner. We'll skip dinner.
Legal Action
The process of pursuing or defending a lawsuit in court to enforce or defend one's legal rights.
Disaffirmance
The process of rejecting or nullifying a previously agreed-upon contract, especially applicable to minors or parties lacking full capacity.
Defaming
The act of damaging someone's reputation through false or malicious statements.
Breach Of Contract
Occurs when one party to a binding agreement fails to deliver according to the terms of the agreement.
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