Respuesta :
The statement which correctly identifies and explains the reasoning used in this sample argument is:
- 3. It uses deductive reasoning, because it starts with a general conclusion to prove something true.
Socrates being a man and all men being mortal are self-evident, it is only natural to conclude, or deduce, that Socrates is mortal as well. This is a famous example of deductive reasoning, given by Aristotle. It is also known as top-down logic.
It uses deductive reasoning, because it starts with a general conclusion to prove something true.