365 Days of Philosophy

365DaysOfPhilosophy 274 - Argument Revision Exercises VII


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Map the strongest possible argument that uses all (and only) the following statements. Use a diagram to represent the argument you construct. Is there a fallacy involved, and what might it be?
Pelicans and Penguins are the two top teams on the Bird Sport rankings table, both equally matched in points. 
No other team is as successful. 
When they play this week, either the Pelicans will beat the Penguins or the Penguins will beat the Pelicans. 
If Penguins win then they will be clearly on top of the ladder, but if Pelicans win, they will be on top. It follows that
After this week’s match, one team will be a clear leader on the Bird Sport rankings table.
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