In making decision about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ‘strong’ arguments and ‘weak’ arguments. ‘Strong’ arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. ‘Weak’ arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of question.
Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the argument is a ‘strong’ argument and which is a ‘weak’ argument.
Should all those who are convicted for murder beyond all reasonable doubts be given death penalty ?
Arguments: I. No,the death penalty should be given only in very rare and exceptional cases.
II. Yes, this is the only way to punish such people who take other’s lives.
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