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    Fallacious Arguments in the Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence is among the most profoundly interpreted and fiercely discussed documents in modern history. Most likely because of its rhetorical style and numerous fallacious arguments that are found. The colonists’ use of persuasion to influence by using repetition to achieve their means. The Declaration of Independence is what 56 colonists saw as a logical course of action. What you must ask yourself is: What was considered

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    Term Paper K. Wesley Jarboe I February 8‚ 2011 Logical Fallacies Before we can understand what a logical fallacy is‚ we establish some common background information for the purposes of accurate communication. There are two types of reasoning‚ inductive and deductive. The primary difference between the two is that inductive reasoning automatically allows for an appeal to probability‚ the assumption that what could happen will happen‚ while deductive reasoning considers this a logical

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    Organ Donors Put Their Heart Into It Every time a person goes into the DMV to get their licensed renewed they are faced with a proposal: Do they or do they not wish to be registered as an organ donor? The only physical proof of registering is a tiny circular sticker labeled “Donor” that can so easily be scratched off‚ and so easily forgotten until the time comes. In the essay‚ “Death’s Waiting List”‚ Sally Satel argues that morality will not persevere through this world of self interest ‚ so an

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    Post hoc reasoning c. Bill Jensen’s proposal to create an on-site day-care center is just the latest of his harebrained ideas. The fact that Bill Jensen proposes to create an on-site-day-care center does not mind that the idea is unwise. – Ad hominem argument d. Since the introduction of cola drinks at the start of the twentieth century‚ cancer has become the second- greatest killer in the United States. Cola drinks should be outlawed. Before reaching valid conclusions‚ you would have to

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    12. What is a syllogism? Syllogism is a form of crafty argument. 13. How could Anthony’s reasoning in lines 41-45 be described syllogistic? In those lines Anthony is arguing that women are citizens so they should be able to vote. 14. Define ad hominem attacks‚ band wagon appeal‚ and

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    4 Radius Images/Photolibrary Mistakes in Reasoning: The World of Fallacies Have you ever heard of Plato‚ Aristotle‚ Socrates? Morons! —Vizzini‚ The Princess Bride Section 4.1 What Is a Fallacy? CHAPTER 4 S o far we have looked at how to construct arguments and how to evaluate them. We’ve seen that arguments are constructed from sentences‚ with some sentences providing reasons‚ or premises‚ for another sentence‚ the conclusion. The purpose of arguments is to provide support

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    1) Only one in four Australians say they would vote for the Gillard Government‚ therefore the Gillard government is unpopular. 2) The Gillard Government is unpopular because of her inadequate governing skills and the introduction of carbon tax. 3. (a) Argument (b) Explanation (c) Argument (d) Explanation 4. No‚ statement two is not valid as human beings could be killed by accident‚ or by natural disasters.. Statement one has no counter argument as murder only applies to humans‚ therefore

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    PHI 210 (Critical Thinking) Week 9 Quiz 3 Question 1 If students play video games‚ their school work will suffer‚ and they will not have the ability to succeed in life‚ ending up in lower paying jobs and needing government programs‚ which will increase our taxes. So video games will increase our taxes. CORRECT ANSWER – Slippery Slope Question 2 Professor Andrews‚ surely I deserve a B in logic. I know that I have gotten F’s on all the tests‚ but if you give me an F for my final

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    What is Philosophy? While Philosophy has no clear cut definition‚ it can be described as the act of questioning ideas‚ thoughts‚ and beliefs to try to form answers supported by good reasoning. These answers are not always clearly supported by fact like scientific questions‚ but use logic to express what a person views as correct. Questions of a philosophical nature can be grouped into four main branches and use a method of arguments and logic to support a reasonable opinion or view. Four major

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    Logical Fallacies Defined Abstract Fallacies can be viewed as a mistake or error. There are many different fallacies with different meanings for each. The following paper will discuss 9 logical fallacies. The paper will also include definitions for each of the 9 fallacies as well as examples of being applied to real life scenarios. Logical Fallacies defined Everyone has gotten into an argument with someone once or twice in their lifetime. Some people have mastered their skills in

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