(1): a. Consider the following conductive argument: Conflicts cannot be solved with violence because violence leaves people resentful and angry. Besides, conflicts have causes, and those causes are not addressed by killing and injuring people. State the premises and the conclusion of this argument.

b. Consider the following conductive argument: Conflicts cannot be solved with violence because violence leaves people resentful and angry. Besides, conflicts have causes, and those causes are not addressed by killing and injuring people. If there are counterconsiderations in this passage, state them. If not, come up with some of your own.

c. Consider the following conductive argument: Conflicts cannot be solved with violence because violence leaves people resentful and angry. Besides, conflicts have causes, and those causes are not addressed by killing and injuring people. Given the premises and counterconsiderations youve identified above, do you think the premises outweigh the counterconsiderations? Why or why not?

(2): a. Consider the following conductive argument: Philosophy is a useful subject for any undergraduate. First, it makes you think. Second, it forces you to read material carefully and critically. And third, it gives you an opportunity to consider theories you never would have thought of on your own.

If there are counterconsiderations in this passage, state them. If not, come up with some of your own.

b. Consider the following conductive argument: Philosophy is a useful subject for any undergraduate. First, it makes you think. Second, it forces you to read material carefully and critically. And third, it gives you an opportunity to consider theories you never would have thought of on your own.

Given the premises and counterconsiderations youve identified above, do you think the premises outweigh the counterconsiderations? Why or why not?