Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
The question asks whether a dedicated anti-superstition law is warranted. Strong arguments should weigh public harm, enforceability, rights, and proportionality—not definitions or appeals to tradition.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Argument strength depends on policy relevance. I is weak because a definition is not a justification for criminalisation or regulation. II is weak because “we have always done it” is not a policy criterion; harmful practices may be regulated despite tradition, while harmless beliefs may be left alone.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Test I: Does it address harm, scope, or enforcement? No—mere definition lacks policy substance.Test II: Does tradition ensure net benefit or compatibility with rights? No—appeal to tradition is a logical fallacy.Hence, neither I nor II qualifies as a strong argument.
Verification / Alternative check:
A strong “Yes” would cite demonstrable harms (fraud, violence) and gaps in existing laws; a strong “No” would show redundancy with existing penal and consumer-protection provisions. Neither happens here.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Labeling either statement as strong misapplies the strength criteria.
Common Pitfalls:
Confusing definition or tradition with justification.
Final Answer:
if neither I nor II is strong.
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