The following argument violates Hume's Law: "It is wrong to deprive animals of the chance to exercise their natural tendencies. Zoos deprives lions of the chance to hunt for their food. That's why it is wrong to hold lions in zoos."

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Hume's Law states that one cannot derive an "ought" from an "is." The argument does not violate Hume's Law because it starts with a moral premise ("It is wrong to deprive animals...") and derives a moral conclusion, maintaining the same normative framework throughout.

The Following Argument Violates Hume's Law: "It Is Wrong to Deprive