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That the policy of nuclear deterrence has worked thus far is [#permalink]
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That the policy of nuclear deterrence has worked thus far is unquestionable. Since the end of the Second World War, the very fact that there were nuclear armaments in existence has kept major powers from using nuclear weapons, for fear of starting a worldwide nuclear exchange that would make the land of the power initiating it uninhabitable. The proof is that a third world war between superpowers has not happened. Which one of the following, if true, indicates a flaw in the argument? (A) Maintaining a high level of nuclear armaments represents a significant drain on a country's economy. (B) From what has happened in the past, it is impossible to infer with certainty what will happen in the future, so an accident could still trigger a third world war between superpowers. (C) Continuing to produce nuclear weapons beyond the minimum needed for deterrence increases the likelihood of a nuclear accident. (D) The major powers have engaged in many smaller-scale military operations since the end of the Second World War, while refraining from a nuclear confrontation. (E) It cannot be known whether it was nuclear deterrence that worked, or some other factor, such as a recognition of the economic value of remaining at peace. OA
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Re: Nuclear deterrence [#permalink]
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My answer is E. Conclusion: Nuclear deterrence has worked. This is because there hasn't been WW3 yet. A - out of scope B - Talks about future event. Not necessarily the reason for a flaw C - Again, its a prediction. If anything, this strengthens the argument because if produce more nuclear - higher likelihood of a nuclear accident D - I was tempted here. BUT this is also (albeit very little) strengthening the argument because if the small scale hasn't lead to WW3 then this could be because of not using nuclear weapons. E - Correct because there is some other possibility for not going in a war (i.e. economic value) and just not only nuclear deterrence I think that to solve weaken or assumption question such as this - cause and effect theory works the best. Simply, find an alternate cause for the stated effect and Eureka! 
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Re: Nuclear deterrence [#permalink]
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sjai8 wrote: My answer is E. Conclusion: Nuclear deterrence has worked. This is because there hasn't been WW3 yet. A - out of scope B - Talks about future event. Not necessarily the reason for a flaw C - Again, its a prediction. If anything, this strengthens the argument because if produce more nuclear - higher likelihood of a nuclear accident D - I was tempted here. BUT this is also (albeit very little) strengthening the argument because if the small scale hasn't lead to WW3 then this could be because of not using nuclear weapons. E - Correct because there is another reason for not going in a war (i.e. economic value) and just not only nuclear deterrence I think that to solve weaken or assumption question such as this - cause and effect theory works the best. Simply, find an alternate cause for the stated effect and Eureka! But where does the choice E states that "economic value" has been the reason for not to go in a war. It states that the reason cannot be known.
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Re: Nuclear deterrence [#permalink]
10 Dec 2012, 00:44
Choice E does not say that the reason for peace WAS "recognition of the economic value". It only says the reason for peace COULD BE "recognition of the economic value" or maybe even some other factor. The fact that there "could be" an alternative reason effectively weakens the conclusion arrived at by the argument. So IMHO Answer is E
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Re: Nuclear deterrence [#permalink]
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Marcab wrote: That the policy of nuclear deterrence has worked thus far is unquestionable. Since the end of the Second World War, the very fact that there were nuclear armaments in existence has kept major powers from using nuclear weapons, for fear of starting a worldwide nuclear exchange that would make the land of the power initiating it uninhabitable. The proof is that a third world war between superpowers has not happened. Which one of the following, if true, indicates a flaw in the argument? (A) Maintaining a high level of nuclear armaments represents a significant drain on a country's economy. (B) From what has happened in the past, it is impossible to infer with certainty what will happen in the future, so an accident could still trigger a third world war between superpowers. (C) Continuing to produce nuclear weapons beyond the minimum needed for deterrence increases the likelihood of a nuclear accident. (D) The major powers have engaged in many smaller-scale military operations since the end of the Second World War, while refraining from a nuclear confrontation. (E) It cannot be known whether it was nuclear deterrence that worked, or some other factor, such as a recognition of the economic value of remaining at peace. OA Hi , Plz post OA for the same , IMO also the answer is (E)
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Re: Nuclear deterrence [#permalink]
10 Dec 2012, 04:02
Marcab wrote: sjai8 wrote: My answer is E. Conclusion: Nuclear deterrence has worked. This is because there hasn't been WW3 yet. A - out of scope B - Talks about future event. Not necessarily the reason for a flaw C - Again, its a prediction. If anything, this strengthens the argument because if produce more nuclear - higher likelihood of a nuclear accident D - I was tempted here. BUT this is also (albeit very little) strengthening the argument because if the small scale hasn't lead to WW3 then this could be because of not using nuclear weapons. E - Correct because there is another reason for not going in a war (i.e. economic value) and just not only nuclear deterrence I think that to solve weaken or assumption question such as this - cause and effect theory works the best. Simply, find an alternate cause for the stated effect and Eureka! But where does the choice E states that "economic value" has been the reason for not to go in a war. It states that the reason cannot be known. Sorry Marcab, by the time I reached to E to explain my reasoning, I somehow forgot the exact words and wrote the answer that was in my head. Answer choice E is correct because it gives a tiny bit of hope that there is a possibility of anything but nuclear deterrence for no WW3. Thanks for correcting me.
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