【单选题】Indicate which of the proposed reconstructions best captures the argument in the following passages from Steven Jay Gould, "The Panda's Thumb." Orchids manufacture their intricate devices from the com...
A.
(1) Orchids are made up of common components of ordinary flowers. (2) Those components of ordinary flowers are usually fitted for different purposes (in ordinary flowers than in orchids). (3) If God had designed a machine to reflect his wisdom and power, then he would not have used components generally fashioned for different purposes. ∴ (4) God did not design orchids to reflect his wisdom and power. (from 1-3)
B.
(1) Orchids are made up of common components of ordinary flowers. (2) Those components of ordinary flowers are usually fitted for different purposes (in ordinary flowers than in orchids). ____________________________ ∴ (3) Orchids are made up of components that are usually fitted for different purposes. (from 1-2) (4) If God had designed a machine to reflect his wisdom and power, then he would not have used components generally fashioned for different purposes. (5) Orchids are a kind of machine. ____________________________ ∴ (6) God did not design orchids to reflect his wisdom and power. (from 4- 5)
C.
(1) Orchids are made up of common components of ordinary flowers. (2) Those components of ordinary flowers are usually fitted for different purposes (in ordinary flowers than in orchids). ____________________________ ∴ (3) God did not design orchids. (from 1-2) (4) If God had designed a machine to reflect his wisdom and power, then he would not have used components generally fashioned for different purposes. (5) God designs things to reflect his wisdom and power. ____________________________ ∴ (3) God did not design orchids. (from 4-5)
【单选题】Indicate which of the proposed reconstructions best captures the argument in the following passage from Steven Jay Gould, “ The Panda ’ s Thumb. ” Orchids manufacture their intricate devices from the ...
A.
(1) Orchids are made up of common components of ordinary flowers. (2) Those components of ordinary flowers are usually fitted for different purposes (in ordinary flowers than in orchids). (3) If God had designed a machine to reflect his wisdom and power, then he would not have used components generally fashioned for different purposes. ____________________________ ∴ (4) God did not design orchids to reflect his wisdom and power. (from 1-3)
B.
(1) Orchids are made up of common components of ordinary flowers. (2) Those components of ordinary flowers are usually fitted for different purposes (in ordinary flowers than in orchids). ____________________________ ∴ (3) Orchids are made up of components that are usually fitted for different purposes. (from 1-2) (4) If God had designed a machine to reflect his wisdom and power, then he would not have used components generally fashioned for different purposes. (5) Orchids are a kind of machine. ____________________________ ∴ (6) God did not design orchids to reflect his wisdom and power. (from 4- 5)
C.
(1) Orchids are made up of common components of ordinary flowers. (2) Those components of ordinary flowers are usually fitted for different purposes (in ordinary flowers than in orchids). ____________________________ ∴ (3) God did not design orchids. (from 1-2) (4) If God had designed a machine to reflect his wisdom and power, then he would not have used components generally fashioned for different purposes. (5) God designs things to reflect his wisdom and power. ____________________________ ∴ (3) God did not design orchids. (from 4-5)
【单选题】Instead of being playthings, early kites were used for military purposes. Historical records say they were large in size some were powerful enough to carry men up in the air to observe enemy movements...