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Statement: Should articles of only deserving authors be allowed to be published?

Arguments:

1. Yes. It will save a lot of paper which is in short supply.

2. No. It is not possible to draw a line between the deserving and the undeserving.

  • A.Only argument I is strong
  • B.Only argument II is strong
  • C.Either I or II is strong
  • D.Neither I nor II is strong
  • E.Both I and II are strong

Answer: B

Correct answer: Only argument II is strong

An argument is strong when it bears directly on the question and carries real weight. II does: any such rule requires a line between deserving and undeserving authors, and if that line cannot be drawn the policy cannot be operated. I is weak because the paper saved is trivial beside the question of who may publish, and it addresses a side effect rather than the merits of the proposal.

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