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Hidden or Suppressed Premises
A premise which isn’t explicitly stated in the argument but which the argument actually relies on to connect the premises to the conclusion: P: that power station pollutes the environment (SP) Things that pollute should be shut down C: we should therefore, shut it down
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The Importance of Hidden Premises
P: homosexuality is unnatural (SP) things which are unnatural are wrong C: therefore, homosexuality is wrong
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Validity - Structure The moon is made of cheese
Cheese is made from milk So the moon is made from milk
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All bankers are honest and hardworking
Hardworking and honest people deserve bonuses So all bankers should receive bonuses The head of M&S is an intelligent person We should listen to intelligent people So we should listen to the head of M&S
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Some popular people make good prime ministers
Jeremy Clarkson is a popular person So Jeremy Clarkson should be prime minister
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