"Cigarette smoking should be banned in all public eating and drinking establishments because second-hand smoke has been shown to be detrimental to one's health."
This is an example of:
A)an argument
B)a disjunctive proposition
C)a hypothetical proposition
D)none of the above

Question

"Cigarette smoking should be banned in all public eating and drinking establishments because second-hand smoke has been shown to be detrimental to one's health."
 This is an example of:
A)an argument
B)a disjunctive proposition
C)a hypothetical proposition
D)none of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an argument because it presents a claim (that cigarette smoking should be banned in all public eating and drinking establishments) supported by a reason (because second-hand smoke has been shown to be detrimental to one's health).

"Cigarette Smoking Should Be Banned in All Public Eating and Drinking