Exam 9) Consider the following exchange: “How do I know God exists? How do you know he doesn’t?” Which fallacy does the second statement illustrate? A. Perfectionist fallacy B. Slippery slope C. Misplacing the burden of proof D. Inconsistency ad hominem 10) Stating someone has negative features and his claim is invalid is an example of which fallacy? A. Ad hominem B. Genetic fallacy C. Straw man D. False dilemma 11) Consider the following statement: “So what if the Senator accepted
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or the pharmaceutical companies will continue to reap huge profits. Therefore‚ price controls must be imposed‚ because we cannot tolerate these huge profits any longer. Answer Selected Answer: Either/Or fallacy Correct Answer: Either/Or fallacy Question 3 5 out of 5 points Correct Raising a child is like growing a tree. Sometimes violent things‚ such as cutting off branches‚ have to be done to force the tree to grow straight. Similarly
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does the definition is a persuasive definition and sets the stage for a false argument. Also‚ emotionally charged language includes not only words that generate emotions but also words that suppress them‚ such as euphemisms. First‚ the Straw Man Fallacy misrepresents another person’s argument in order to one’s argument seem stronger. Also a person will deliberately not state specific information to falsify their argument and weaken the other person’s argument. For example‚ one person attacks another
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conclusion could still be false. If the argument is valid‚ no counterexample is possible. 5. What is the Ad Hominem fallacy? This is an argument that attacks the person rather than the substance of the persons argument. 6. What is the slippery slope fallacy? The slippery slope fallacy has the form : x could possibly be abused ‚ therefore‚ we should not allow x. 7. What is the fallacy
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This basic idea is grounded in the logical fallacy of a slippery slope. She claims that DeVos has purchased her spot in the Trump administration by donating millions to Republican campaigns over her lifetime - making her confirmation a return of the favor. This is a slippery slope because Partelow says that if DeVos is allowed to purchase her position‚ it will be more acceptable for others to act in that same
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doesn’t know because to them the person’s appearance is appealing. This is what we would call a false appeal to authority. Second‚ they commit the slippery slope fallacy. There is a sequence of events they show and explain; ask‚ believe‚ and receive. Their claim is that if you follow these steps you will get whatever you want. The slippery slope fallacy is when small actions lead to something extreme. Although these actions might have worked for one person‚ it doesn’t mean that they will for everyone
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Promise ads D. Logical ads 10) Providing only two choices when others are available defines which fallacy? A. Genetic fallacy B. Straw man C. False dilemma D. Ad hominem 11) Consider the following statement: “Morgan‚ you’re down to earth and I trust your judgment. That’s why I know I can count on you to back me up at the meeting this afternoon.” This is an example of which fallacy? A. Argument from pity B. Apple
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Why should one study philosophy? One should study philosophy for many reasons; to learn how to be logical ‚ to ask "why?"‚ to spark conversation‚ to remain objective‚ to be open minded‚ etc. When you’re after universal knowledge you get there by actively searching for it. What are the branches of philosophy and what do they cover? The main branches of philosophy are Metaphysics‚ Epistemology‚ and Axiology. Metaphysics deals with explaining the way things are in the physical world. Epistemology
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True-False Questions 1. T F Study of the methods of persuasion began with communication researchers early in the twentieth century. 2. T F What many teachers refer to as source credibility was called ethos by Aristotle. 3. T F Competence and character are the most important factors affecting a speaker’s credibility. 4. T F Education and status are the most important factors affecting a speaker’s credibility. 5. T F The more favorably listeners view a speaker’s competence and character
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could smell like him if they use Old Spice body wash. A series of unlikely events quickly unfold and then the man says‚ “Anything is possible when your man smells like old spice and not a lady.” This commercial falls into the is/ought category of fallacies. This commercial places value on the product‚ Old Spice body wash‚ that it has some sort of ability to be able to these promise things. The final statement in the commercial insinuates that because your man uses old spice that anything is possible
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