Answer to Question #73350 in Philosophy for Al

Question

Analogical argument
Your older brother was an athlete, a bright student, a nonconformist, and he was very self-disciplined. You have developed these same traits. Since he chose not to smoke cigarettes,
cigars, or a pipe; use snuff; or chew tobacco, you should choose the same course of action.

Premise 1 is:
You and your brother are alike in the following respects: athletes, bright students,
nonconformists, and very self-disciplined.
Premise 2 is:
Your brother chose not to smoke cigarettes, cigars, or a pipe; use snuff; or chew tobacco.
The conclusion is:
You should choose the same course of action.


What characteristics are claimed to be similar between the things being compared?
Possible answers:

A. Athletes, bright students, nonconformists, and very selfdisciplined.

B. You and your brother.

C. Your brother chose not to smoke cigarettes, cigars, or a pipe; use snuff; or chew
tobacco.

Answer 1

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