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What Is Harold's Argument?

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PHIL P107 – Introduction to Logic Name: ______________________________ TR - Homework Set 10 I. Work the following problems. 1. Harold needs to have his rugs cleaned, and his friend Veronica reports that Ajax Carpet Service did an excellent job on her rugs. From this, Harold concludes that Ajax will do an equally good job on his rugs. How do the following facts bear on Harold’s argument? a. Veronica hired Ajax several times, and Ajax always did an excellent job. b. Veronica’s rugs are wool, whereas Harold’s are nylon. c. Veronica’s carpets never had any stains on them before they were cleaned, but Harold’s have several large stains. d. Veronica always had her rugs cleaned in mid-October, whereas Harold wants his done just a week before Easter. e. …show more content…

Harold Knows of six additional people who have had their carpets cleaned by Ajax, and all six have been very pleased. f. All six own rugs made of different materials. g. All six people were born in Massachusetts. h. Ajax has recently undergone a change in management. i. The EPA has recently banned the cleaning solution that Ajax has used for many years. j. Harold changes his conclusion to state that Ajax will get his carpets approximately as clean as it has gotten Veronica’s. 2. Paul is searching for a puppy that will grow up to be friendly with his children. His friend Barbara has an Airedale terrier that is good with her children. From this, Paul concludes that an Airedale puppy would make a good choice. How do the following facts bear on Paul’s argument? a. Barbara’s dog is a female, but Paul plans to get a male. b. Tim, Ed, and Irene have male Airedales that are friendly with their children. c. Tim’s, Ed’s, and Irene’s dogs all came from the same litter. d. Fran, Penny, and Bob have Airedales that snap at children. e. Fran’s, Penny’s, and Bod’s Airedales all came from different litters. f. The puppy that Paul plans to get was born in the month of June, just as Barbara’s

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