Third Writing Assignment

Revise the argument that you presented and explained for 01.24. Make sure that the argument is valid and that it lacks idle premises. State which premise you think is the weakest. State which premise a ‘Just-Matter’ theorist would deny. State which premise a Takeover Theorist would deny. Finally, state whether you think the ‘Just Matter’ Theorist’s or the Takeover Theorist’s reply is more plausible. A perfectly acceptable way to do this assignment is as follows:

Argument
Premise 1
Premise 2
Premise 3
Conclusion

Reason to think (1) is true: Blah blah blah.
Reason to think (2) is true: Blah blah blah.
Reason to think (3) is true: Blah blah blah.

I think the weakest premise is (n), because Blah blah blah.
The ‘Just-Matter’ Theorist would deny premise (n).
The Takeover Theorist would deny premise (n).
I think that the _____ Theorist’s response is more plausible.

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