Principle JustifyDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Mike thinks he can use Tom's computer without asking because Tom did the same thing to someone else with a bike last week.
Conclusion: It is acceptable for Mike to use Tom's computer without asking.
Reasoning: Tom previously used Mary's bicycle without her permission.
Analysis: Mike is essentially arguing that 'turnabout is fair play.' He justifies his own behavior based on the fact that Tom has committed a similar 'infraction' against someone else. To justify this logic, we need a principle that says it's okay to ignore someone's right to permission if that person has ignored others' rights in the past. It’s a bit like saying if you don't play by the rules, the rules no longer protect you from others. Look for a principle that links a person's past behavior to how they deserve to be treated.
Conclusion: It is acceptable for Mike to use Tom's computer without asking.
Reasoning: Tom previously used Mary's bicycle without her permission.
Analysis: Mike is essentially arguing that 'turnabout is fair play.' He justifies his own behavior based on the fact that Tom has committed a similar 'infraction' against someone else. To justify this logic, we need a principle that says it's okay to ignore someone's right to permission if that person has ignored others' rights in the past. It’s a bit like saying if you don't play by the rules, the rules no longer protect you from others. Look for a principle that links a person's past behavior to how they deserve to be treated.
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Unlock Full Passage7.Which one of the following principles, if valid, would most help to justify Mike's reasoning?
Correct Answer
D
D states exactly the reciprocity principle Mike needs: it is permissible to treat people in a way similar to how they have treated others. Since Tom used Mary’s property without permission, Mike may similarly use Tom’s property without permission.
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