Group A: Adam, Futong, Shuaib, Noci, Liming, Mostafa, Thomas, Seung Woo, Simrat, Samantha,
Kassandra, Xuanwei, Shuxian
Group B: Chih-Yu, Yinguing, York, Mozammal, Victor, Kar Hey, Oliver, Yuanlinag, Guirong, Rui, Haonan,
Minyao, Weiji, Zhiyuan
- Explain the difference between explanation and argument. Use examples to clarify. Then discuss
whether the following statement is an argument or an explanation? Why?
“James’ health is good because he has a healthy diet and gets plenty of exercise.”
- Suppose that someone argues “abortion is morally impermissible because God commands us not to
kill,” what assumptions is this person making? Discuss.
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