Identify the Conclusion of Each of the Following Arguments

question 21

Multiple Choice

Identify the conclusion of each of the following arguments. Remember to remove any conclusion indicators.
-The universe is cooling off, and we are made of wet and messy materials. So computers have an
Advantage to us when it comes to evolution. That's because consciousness is just a matter of formal processes. And in computers, these formal processes can go on in substances that are much better able to survive.

• A) The universe is cooling off, and we are made of wet and messy materials.
• B) Computers have an advantage to us when it comes to evolution
• C) That's because consciousness is just a matter of formal processes.
• D) Consciousness is just a matter of formal processes.
• E) In computers, these formal processes can go on in substances that are much better able to survive.

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Definitions:

Reflective Listening

A communication method in which the listener restates what has been said in order to confirm understanding of both the content and the feelings expressed.

Limited Partnership

A business structure where one or more general partners manage the business and are personally responsible for its debts, and one or more limited partners contribute capital but have limited liability.

Double Taxed

The situation where the same income is taxed twice, typically referring to corporate income taxed at both the corporate level and again when distributed as dividends to shareholders.

Tax Liability

The total amount of tax owed by an individual or business to a taxing authority like the government.