Fallacies Of Ambiguity And Component
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which fallacy of component occurs when the writer assumes their conclusion as evidence for their claim?
- A.
Irrelevant Conclusion
- B.
Begging the Question
- C.
Fallacy of Accident
Correct Answer
B. Begging the QuestionExplanation
Begging the Question fallacy occurs when the writer assumes their conclusion as evidence for their claim. This means that they are using circular reasoning, where the conclusion is already assumed to be true in the premise. This fallacy is a logical error as it does not provide any real evidence or logical reasoning to support the claim being made.Rate this question:
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- 2.
To "attack a straw man" is to establish a cause/effect relationship that does not exist.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
"Attacking a straw man" refers to the act of misrepresenting someone's argument or position in order to make it easier to refute. It involves creating a distorted version of the original argument and then attacking this distorted version instead of addressing the actual argument. The given statement suggests that "attacking a straw man" is related to establishing a cause/effect relationship that does not exist, which is incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the fallaices can be catagorized as Fallacies of Ambiguity? (Check all that apply)
- A.
Equivocation
- B.
Circular Reasoning
- C.
Accent
- D.
Irrelevant Conclusion
Correct Answer(s)
A. Equivocation
C. AccentExplanation
Equivocation and Accent are fallacies of ambiguity. Equivocation occurs when a word or phrase is used with multiple meanings, leading to confusion or misunderstanding. Accent fallacy, also known as the fallacy of emphasis, involves placing undue importance on a particular aspect or interpretation, while ignoring other relevant factors. These fallacies rely on the ambiguity of language to deceive or mislead the audience.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The fallacy in which a relatively small first step leads to a chain of events culminating in some significant effect is known as "The Slippery ________ Fallacy"
Correct Answer(s)
Slope
slopeExplanation
The fallacy in which a relatively small first step leads to a chain of events culminating in some significant effect is known as "The Slippery Slope Fallacy". This fallacy occurs when someone argues that a particular action will inevitably lead to a series of increasingly negative consequences, without providing sufficient evidence to support this claim. It assumes that one action will automatically lead to another, without considering other factors or possibilities. This fallacy is often used in debates and arguments to exaggerate the potential negative outcomes of a particular decision or action.Rate this question:
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A Hasty Generalization occurs when...
- A.
One makes a conclusion prematurely based on insufficient evidence.
- B.
... a speaker makes a claim that presents an artificial range of choices.
- C.
... the authors conclusion and premise are the same, simply rephrased.
Correct Answer
A. One makes a conclusion prematurely based on insufficient evidence.Explanation
A Hasty Generalization occurs when one makes a conclusion prematurely based on insufficient evidence. This means that the person jumps to a conclusion without gathering enough information or evidence to support it. They may make a general statement or assumption based on a limited sample size or a single instance, which is not representative of the whole. This can lead to faulty reasoning and inaccurate conclusions.Rate this question:
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