In this problem, a conclusion follows from the given premises, but it is difficu

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In this problem, a conclusion follows from the given premises, but it is difficult to see because the premises are jumbled up. Reorder the premises to make it clear that a conclusion follows logically, and state the valid conclusion that can be drawn. (It may be helpful to rewrite some of the statements in the if-then form and to replace some statements by their contrapositives):

1) All writers who understand human nature are clever.
2). No one is a true poet unless he can stir the human heart.
3). Shakespeare wrote Hamlet.
4). No writer who does not understand human nature can stir the human heart.
5). None but a true poet could have written Hamlet.

Explanation / Answer

reorder the premises to: 3.) Shakespeare wrote Hamlet 5.) None but a true poet could have written Hamlet 2.) No one is a true poet unless he can stir the human heart 4.) No writer who does not understand human nature can stir the human heart 1.) All writers who understand human nature are clever Clonclusion: Shakespeare is clever Hope this helps, good luck!

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