Are there any good politicians left in this world? Arguments: I. Yes, so many…
2023
Are there any good politicians left in this world?
Arguments:
I. Yes, so many poor people are sustaining themselves and improving economically.
II. No, there is nothing in this world which is completely good or completely bad.
- A.
if only argument I is strong.
- B.
if only argument II is strong.
- C.
if either I or II is strong.
- D.
if neither I nor II is strong.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation:
Assessment of the first statement:
The observation that many poor people are sustaining themselves and improving economically does not establish that this improvement is caused by good politicians.
Alternative explanations (private sector growth, NGOs, civil society, past policies, or individual efforts) could account for the improvement, so the statement is insufficient to prove the conclusion.
Therefore, the first statement is a weak argument.
Assessment of the second statement:
The claim that nothing is completely good or completely bad is a broad philosophical generalisation and does not give specific evidence about politicians.
It does not explain why there would be no good politicians; it only asserts a vague thesis without linking it to the question.
Hence, the second statement is also a weak argument.
Conclusion: Neither statement offers adequate, relevant reasoning to establish whether there are good politicians. The correct choice is the response that says neither statement is strong.