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We should not be persuaded by Graham's argument
People sleep, and at least sometimes when sleeping they are truly happy, even though they are not doing anything.
The best life is a life that is full of activity.
A person is truly happy only when doing something.
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, even though they are not doing anything?
It is a premise of
The claim is a premise of the philosopher’s argument and not of Graham’s argument.
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It is an example intended
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.
57% picked this
It is an analogy appealed
The author concedes this point and does not attempt to refute it.
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It is an example intended
While the claim is an example, it is not intended to disprove Graham’s conclusion, but rather a premise of Graham’s argument.
39% picked this
It is the main conclusion
The claim is not the main conclusion of the philosopher’s argument but rather a premise.
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