A. Identify three disagreements in current political or social controversy that are of the three types described

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A. Identify three disagreements in current political or social controversy that are of the three types described in this section: one that is genuine, one that is merely verbal, and one that is apparently verbal but really genuine. Explain the disagreements in each case.
B. Discuss each of the following disputes. If the dispute is obviously genuine, indicate each of the disputers’ positions with respect to the proposition at issue. If it is merely verbal, resolve it by explaining the different senses attached by the disputers to the key word or phrase that is used ambiguously. If it is an apparently verbal dispute that is really genuine, locate the ambiguity and explain the real disagreement involved.


Daye: Dick finally got rid of that old Ford of his and bought himself a new car. He’s driving a Pontiac now.
Knight: No, Dick didn’t buy himself a new car. It’s his roommate’s new Pontiac that he’s driving.

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Introduction To Logic

ISBN: 9781138500860

15th Edition

Authors: Irving M. Copi, Carl Cohen, Victor Rodych

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