Question 2: Evaluating simple arguments Evaluate the following two arguments, answering the following questions: (1) Do the premises provide deductive support for the conclusion? That is, if all the premises were all true, would they provide a sufficient reason to accept the conclusion? (2) Are the premises all true? If you do not know whether a premise is true, you can either do some research to find out (stating your sources) or say what sources you would need to use to find out the answer. Even if a premise is not a straightforwardly factual matter, you should a) state whether you would accept the premise or not and b) give at least one reason why or why not. (3) Overall, is the argument sound? Briefly explain why or why not. 10 marks for each argument Approximately 100-150 words each See below for some example answers for this question. Marking scheme Comments 14 Discussion of whether the premises support the conclusion Discussion of the truth of each premise Overall evaluation of the argument 12 TOTAL /10 Argument1 1. Monottemes are the only mammals that lay eggs 2. Australia is the only country with monotremes. Therefore, C: All egg-laying animals outside of Australia are birds Argument 2 1. Household waste primarily goes to landfill in Australia, 2. Approximately one third of household waste is food waste. 3. Composting food waste can reduce the amount going to landfill. Therefore, C. The government should provide composting options in their council waste programa