--RICHMOND PEARSON HOBSON, _Before the U.S. Congress_.

 

4. Since the burden of proof lies on him who attacks a position, or argues for a

change in affairs, how would his opponent be likely to conduct his own part of a

debate?

 

5. Define (_a_) syllogism; (_b_) rebuttal; (_c_) "begging the question;" (_d_)

premise; (_e_) rejoinder; (_f_) sur-rejoinder; (_g_) dilemma; (_h_) induction;

(_i_) deduction; (_j_) _a priori_; (_k_) _a posteriori_; (_l_) inference.

 

6. Criticise this reasoning:

 

Men ought not to smoke tobacco, because to do so is contrary to best medical

opinion. My physician has expressly condemned the practise, and is a medical

authority in this country.

 

7. Criticise this reasoning:

 

Men ought not to swear profanely, because it is wrong. It is wrong for the

reason that it is contrary to the Moral Law, and it is contrary to the Moral Law

because it is contrary to the Scriptures. It is contrary to the Scriptures

because it is contrary to the will of God, and we know it is contrary to God's

will because it is wrong.

 

8. Criticise this syllogism: