Julie is considering either occasionalist or epiphenomenal dualism, or identity theory or eliminative materialism. But she can accept neither occasionalist nor epiphenomenal dualism. And she denies identity theory. So, she favors eliminative materialism.
-Which of the following propositions is an immediate (one-step) consequence in PL of the given premises?
A) I
B) O $ \lor $ E
C) I $ \lor $ M
D) ∼(I $ \lor $ M)
E) ∼M

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The given premises are:1. Julie is considering either occasionalist or epiphenomenal dualism, or identity theory or eliminative materialism.2. She can accept neither occasionalist nor epiphenomenal dualism.3. She denies identity theory.From these premises, we can conclude that Julie favors eliminative materialism. This is because she has ruled out all other options. Therefore, the correct answer is C) I $ \lor $ M.

Julie Is Considering Either Occasionalist or Epiphenomenal Dualism, or Identity ∨ \lor ∨

Julie Is Considering Either Occasionalist or Epiphenomenal Dualism, or Identity $\lor$