Think with Socrates Does Not Contain a Section on Enthymemes

question 176

Short Answer

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.
-If it rains, then the streets will become wet. If it snows, then the streets will become white. Therefore, either it will not rain, or it will not snow.

Identify the measurement units for sound frequency and loudness.

Comprehend the significance of sound localization and its underlying mechanisms.

Understand the principles of sensory processing, including the vestibular sense, and touch sensitivity.

Comprehend the basics of Gestalt psychology and its principles such as figure-ground, similarity, and closure.

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Definitions:

Dowry

A cultural practice involving the transfer of wealth, usually from the bride's family to the groom's family, as part of marriage agreements in certain societies.

First-cousin Marriage

A marriage between individuals who have one set of grandparents in common, legally and culturally accepted in some societies but prohibited in others.

Genetic Deficiency

A lack or shortage in the genetic makeup that can lead to diseases or health problems.

Bridewealth

A cultural practice where the groom or his family transfers goods, money, or other forms of wealth to the bride's family as part of the marriage process.