Question

Evaluating Analogical Arguments 1 We should not blame the media for deteriorating moral standards. Newspapers and TV are like weather reporters w the facts. We do not blame weather reports for telling us that the weather is bad. Here is a standardization of this argument: (1) Weather reporters report the facts, and we don't blame weather reports for tell us that the weather is bad. (2) Media like newspaper and TV report the facts. Therefore, (3) We shouldn't blame media like newspaper and TV for deteriorating moral standards. Indicate which response best describes this argument. O A. It passes the true premises test because the premises are uncontroversially true non-testimonial empirica statements OB. It passes the true premises test because the premises are appropriate testimonial empirical statements. C. It passes the true premises test because the premises are uncontroversially true definitional statements. O O D. It passes the true premises test because the premises are appropriate statements by experts. E. It fails the true premises test. F. None of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: The following response best describes this argument:

E. It fails the true premises test.

Explanation:

In order to pass the true premises test, ALL statements made must be uncontroversial true empirical statements that are verifiable by a reliable source. Statement two is not uncontroversial or "always true" on the basis that newspapers can contain print opinion sections, witness statements, and biased opinions from bystanders and/or non-reliable sources within articles along with facts. Statement three is an opinion, not a fact.