Dave, I just finished a critical thinking class. This is a case where a syllogism with true premises and a true conclusion can be invalid. My instructor would be proud. :)
Thanks! -Jeff At 06:29 PM 08/12/2002 -0400, Dave Culbertson wrote: >I think everybody needs a break from the HOT or COLD weather. Take the >following to heart: > >The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than > the British or Americans. > The French eat a lot of fat and also suffer fewer heart attacks than > the British or Americans. > The Japanese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks > than the British or Americans. > The Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and also suffer fewer > heart attacks than the British or Americans. > The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats and > suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. > CONCLUSION: >Eat and drink what you like. >Speaking English is apparently what kills you. > >Dave Culbertson ------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe please go to http://www.sambar.ch/list/
