Think with Socrates Does Not Contain a Section on Enthymemes

question 267

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.
-Some bats are pets. Therefore, some pets are scary-looking creatures.

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Definitions:

Maturational Needs

The requirements essential for the natural progression and development of individuals, often related to physical or psychological growth.

Generativity

A stage of psychosocial development in which individuals focus on guiding the next generation or contributing to the well-being of younger people.

Stagnation

A period or state of little or no growth or activity.

Crisis

Marcia’s term for the period of conscious decision making related to identity formation.