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Susan: Those who oppose experimentation on animals do not [#permalink]
 06 Aug 2006, 08:44
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Susan: Those who oppose experimentation on animals do not properly value the preservation of human life. Although animal suffering is unfortunate, it is justifiable if it can lead to cures for human ailments.
Melvin: But much animal experimentation involves testing of ordinary consumer products such as soaps, dyes, and cosmetics.
Susan: These experiments are justifiable on the same grounds, since cleanliness, convenience, and beauty are worthwhile human values deserving of support.
Which of the following is the best statement of the logical flaw in Susan’s argument?
(A) Her claim that animal experimentation is justifiable if it supports human values contradicts her claim that such experimentation is justifiable only if it leads to cures for human ailments.
(B) She places a higher value on human cleanliness, convenience, and beauty than she does on the preservation of animal life.
(C) She uses the word “valueâ€
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Re: CR - Susan and Melvin [#permalink]
06 Aug 2006, 08:59
E !!!
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could you explain the reasoning for the same.
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Will go with E.
Susan's first argument supports animal experimentation on the basis of preserving Human lifes.
But she bases her second argument not preserving human values.
she fails to show how human values can help in preserving human lifes.
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Re: CR - Susan and Melvin [#permalink]
07 Aug 2006, 00:41
A looks good
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Re: CR - Susan and Melvin
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