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They show how to use the principles to analyze and construct logical arguments. Although they give some medical examples, this section is generic and thus, this book ---- well as a text for an introductory course in a philosophy curriculum. Good illustrations and boxed definitions help to guide the reader, too.
--- would serve
--- has served
Which one of the above is correct in this context?
I chose "has served" but according to the answer key, correct option is "would serve". I'm confused. What does "would serve" mean? There is no conditional structure here. I need a brief explanation.
They show how to use the principles to analyze and construct logical arguments. Although they give some medical examples, this section is generic and thus, this book ---- well as a text for an introductory course in a philosophy curriculum. Good illustrations and boxed definitions help to guide the reader, too.
--- would serve
--- has served
Which one of the above is correct in this context?
I chose "has served" but according to the answer key, correct option is "would serve". I'm confused. What does "would serve" mean? There is no conditional structure here. I need a brief explanation.
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It's an implied conditional. One that is not explicitly stated. Think of it as eg If a teacher chose to use it, this book would serve well as the text for an introductory course in a philosophy curriculum .
- It's an implied conditional.
- One that is not explicitly stated.
- Think of it as eg If a teacher chose to use it, this book would serve well as the text for an introductory course in a philosophy curriculum .
- Consider this simpler example.
- You and a friend are in a store, looking at sweaters.
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It's an implied conditional. One that is not explicitly stated.
Think of it as
eg If a teacher chose to use it, this book would serve well as the text for an introductory course in a philosophy curriculum.
Consider this simp
Think of it as
eg If a teacher chose to use it, this book would serve well as the text for an introductory course in a philosophy curriculum.
Consider this simp
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