philosophy class

Question 110 pts

Spooner explicitly says that the Constitution has noauthority.

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Question 210 pts

Schultz cites the writings of the Framers in his article. Hedoes this to support his interpretation of the Constitution andthus his conclusion. This means his citations to those writings areevidence in his argument.

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Question 310 pts

A Textualist says that the meaning of a text is set by theintentions of the author(s)s.

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Question 410 pts

If a smart reader thinks a text should be read a certain way, anOriginalist must think that reading is correct.

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Question 510 pts

If there are statements about the world in the Constitution,then there are propositions in the Constitution.

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Question 610 pts

If Schultz's argument is valid and his premises are true, hisargument is sound.

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Question 710 pts

A textualist is most likely to say that if the Constitution doesnot say something, it does not mean that thing.

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Question 810 pts

An Originalist is most likely to hold that if a certain word isnot in the Constitution, the Constitution says nothing about thatword.

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Question 910 pts

Spooner argues that the Constitution has been useful and it thushas authority over the citizens.

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Question 1010 pts

The following is a correct application of modus tollens.

1. If the Founders wanted to bind their posterity, they violatedthe rights of their posterity.

2. The Founders did not violate the rights of theirposterity.

3. Thus, the Founders did not want to bind their posterity.

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