ENTHYMEMEENTHYMEME Using the following format, make complete syllogisms of the enthymemes given below. First pick out the conclusion, expressing it if it is not already given. Then fill in the other members, supplying those that are not expressed. Finally criticize the examples by applying to them the various rules of inference. Major: Whatever makes unions more democratic is good for unions Minor: But the open shop (is something that) makes unions more democratic. Concl: Therefore the open shop is good for unions. .MODEL The open shop is good for unions because it makes them more democratic. ENTHYMEME Communism. . Major : godless philosophy contains within itself the seeds of its own destruction. Minor: communism is a godless philosophy Concl: Communism contains within itself the seeds of its own destruction. simply because it is a godless philosophy. contains within itself the seeds of its own destruction. ENTHYMEME Teachers’ unions are not desirable because they take away local control of schools. Major: Minor: Concl: . 5:3) Major: Minor: Concl: .ENTHYMEME “Blessed are the poor in spirit. for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Mt. ENTHYMEME “Whoever is not just is not of God. nor is he just who does not love his brother.” (Jn. 3:11) Major: Minor: Concl: . Major: Minor: Concl: . every ambitious man is dangerous.ENTHYMEME He’s dangerous. ENTHYMEME The weather is threatening. so I refuse to go. Major: Minor: Concl: . ENTHYMEME The world cannot be self – existent. Major: Minor: Concl: . therefore it must be created. therefore he cannot be in Chicago.ENTHYMEME He’s in Boston. Major: Minor: Concl: . ENTHYMEME We should elect Smith. he’s always been an honourable man. Major: Minor: Concl: . Too many voters are on vacation or too hot to be interested.ENTHYMEME Hot summer weather is not the time for primaries or any kind of election. Major: Minor: Concl: . ENTHYMEME He’s breathing! He must be alive. Major: Minor: Concl: . 000 is a worthwhile spectacle.ENTHYMEME From an account of a Kentucky Derby: “Anything.” Major Minor Conclusion . of course. that attracts a crowd of 100. ENTHYMEME If human life is important and sacred – and Christ has proved to us that it is important and sacred – then the way in which human life enters the world is most important and sacred. Major Minor Concl . are constitutional. let it be within the scope of the Constitution. which are plainly consistent with the letter and spirit of the Constitution. and as proof I submit the following quotation from Chief Justice John Marshall: “Let the end be legitimate. and all means which are appropriate.” .ENTHYMEME I hold that the law regulating such – and – such is constitutional. part owner. in effect. This man cannot be fired as easily as the man who was hired the day before yesterday.ENTHYMEME Any man who works for one company for a long time becomes. Major Minor Concl . ENTHYMEME Education is impossible in many parts of the United States today free inquiry and free discussion are impossible. Major Minor Concl . ” (from a letter to the editor). Major Minor Concl .ENTHYMEME “I eagerly look forward to reading your editorial page even though it is obvious to any thinking and intelligent person that your viewpoint differs from that of 90% of the editors of the country and therefore must be wrong. ENTHYMEME John Doe does many good deeds and should therefore hold the office of dogcatcher. Major Minor Concl . ENTHYMEME What is thinking and how does one go about doing it? This is not an academic question because I have asked several informed friends and their answers are both confused and confusing. Major: Minor: Concl: . as such. must be respected and praised. Major Minor Concl .ENTHYMEME Death is an act of God and. EPICHIREME . EPICHIREME Analyze the following arguments. . and then – if there are any – the proofs of these proofs. then pick out the proofs of the premises. pick out the main syllogism. supplying unexpressed members where necessary. First. I don’t care to go. It’s overcast and the humidity is very high. But if it looks like rain. Its rather silly getting soaked. .EPICHIREME It looks like rain. since it is simple and intrinsically independent of matter. because. it cannot be destroyed either by resolution into parts or by separation from matter. That’s why the human soul must be immortal. . the human soul is spiritual. Otherwise you could not explain many of its activities: it knows spiritual things. But.EPICHIREME What is spiritual is immortal. it wills. it reflects. EPICHIREME This community needs Raymond Gorsch as mayor. Therefore we must elect Gorsch mayor. Only a strong leader can put the city back on its feet financially. Only a willing worker can fight the forces of intolerance threatening our society. . Only a true patriot can give us the real democratic government that we demand. . is forced either to lose business or money and in some cases both.EPICHIREME A fair trade law is of the utmost importance to the small business man who. because he cannot buy merchandise in quantity and therefore as cheaply as large concerns.