Given the following enthymeme: Nuclear power does not cause global warming, so it must be good.
The statement needed to convert the enthymeme into a valid syllogism is:
A) Nuclear power is less efficient than hydroelectric power. (Premise)
B) Nuclear power produces a great deal of radioactive waste. (Premise)
C) Any kind of power that does not cause global warming is good. (Premise)
D) Nuclear power is good. (Conclusion)
E) Global warming can possibly be corrected through nuclear power. (Conclusion)

Question

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The missing premise in the enthymeme is the general principle that any kind of power that does not cause global warming is good. By adding this premise, we can form a valid syllogism:

Premise 1: Nuclear power does not cause global warming.
Premise 2: Any kind of power that does not cause global warming is good.
Conclusion: Therefore, nuclear power is good.

None of the other choices provide a statement that would sufficiently support the conclusion that nuclear power is good.

Given the Following Enthymeme: Nuclear Power Does Not Cause Global