Reference no: EM1358192

Critical reasoning-understanding & criticizing arguments

Assignment instructions;

Test the following syllogistic form for validity using Venn diagram. Be sure to label you diagram, and indicate whether the syllogism is valid or not.

Some S are P

All M are S

Therefore, some P are not M

If possible, supply the missing premise or conclusion of the following enthymeme in such a way that the resulting syllogism is valid.  Write the resulting syllogism in standard form and test it for validity using the Venn diagram.   Be sure to indicate how you are abbreviating the terms involved, label your diagram clearly and indicate whether the syllogism is valid or not.  In addition to determining whether the argument is valid or invalid, explain what other things you would take into account in evaluating it.

PASSAGE:

Legislation that can't be enforced leads to disrespect for the law, so legislation making marijuana possession a criminal offense leads to disrespect for the law.