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.
-Working backward from the conclusion of this argument, which of the following is the most likely justification of the last step of the derivation?
A) MP
B) MT
C) HS
D) DS

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The last step of the derivation likely uses Disjunctive Syllogism (DS), which allows one to eliminate possibilities until only one remains. Given that Julie rejects occasionalist and epiphenomenal dualism, and also denies identity theory, the only remaining option she favors is eliminative materialism.

Julie Is Considering Either Occasionalist or Epiphenomenal Dualism, or Identity