Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Hard

PT135 S2 Q17 Explanation

Philosopher: Graham argues that

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Stimulus

Philosopher: Graham argues that since a person is truly happy only when doing something, the best life is a life that is full of activity. But we should not be persuaded by Graham's argument. People sleep, and at least even though they are not doing anything.

What this question is testing

Role

Your task

Break the argument into its conclusion and evidence, then do exactly what the question stem asks with that structure.

Common trap

Answers that sound relevant to the topic but don't connect to the argument's actual reasoning.

Winning move

Predict what a right answer must do, then test each choice against the conclusion-evidence gap.

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The question
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Which one of the following most accurately describes the role played in the philosopher's argument by the claim that at least sometimes when sleeping, people are truly happy,

Answer choices

  1. Wrong Role2% picked this

    It is a premise of Graham's

    The claim is a premise of the philosopher’s argument and not of Graham’s argument.

  2. Correct57% picked this

    It is an example intended to show that a premise of Graham's

    Why this is right

    This correctly describes the role and purpose of the claim.

    Skill tested: Role · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

  3. Wrong Role / Contradiction0% picked this

    It is an analogy appealed to by Graham but that the

    The author concedes this point and does not attempt to refute it.

  4. Wrong Role39% picked this

    It is an example intended to disprove the conclusion of

    While the claim is an example, it is not intended to disprove Graham’s conclusion, but rather a premise of Graham’s argument.

  5. Wrong Role1% picked this

    It is the main conclusion of the

    The claim is not the main conclusion of the philosopher’s argument but rather a premise.

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