Question

consider the following argument:

1. every person has a right to life.
2. it is wrong to kill someone who has a right to life.
3. therefore, it logically follows that capital punishment is wrong.

which of the following terms appropriately describe this argument?
terms that apply

weak strong
not sound invalid

terms that do not apply

Explanation:

1. Invalid: The argument skips a critical premise: it does not explicitly state that capital punishment involves killing a person who has a right to life. Without this link, the conclusion does not logically follow from the given premises, making the argument invalid.
2. Not sound: A sound argument must be both valid and have all true premises. Since this argument is invalid, it cannot be sound, so "not sound" applies.
3. Weak/Strong: These terms apply to inductive arguments. This is a deductive argument, so these terms do not apply.

Answer:

Terms That Apply:

invalid, not sound

Terms That Do Not Apply:

weak, strong