We are an intelligent species and the use of our intelligence quite properly gives us pleasure. In this respect the brain is like a muscle. When it is in use we feel very good. Understanding is joyous .
Explain whether it is an inductive or deductive argument. Identify the reasons, any assumptions and conclusion in the above argument. Then translate the argument into standard form

A deductive argument states an existing theory or a general observation and then tests if the theory can be used to reach specific conclusions. It is unlike an inductive argument, which develops a theory or makes broad generalizations from specific observations.

2. In the argument above, the writer assumes that "we are an intelligent species" and concludes that "the use of our intelligence gives pleasure."

The writer also reasons that "the brain is like a muscle" whose use makes us to "feel very good."

The conclusion is that "the use of our intelligence gives pleasure."

3. The standard format of a deductive argument is as follows:

a) Premise:

Example: "We are an intelligent species."

b) Conclusion:

Example: "The use of our intelligence gives pleasure."

Thus, the above argument is a deductive argument, which starts with a theory or general observation and moves to specific conclusions.

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