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A social media post from a
The fallacy of shifting the burden of
nonexpert concerning a
proof
controversial topic
A fallacy is a common mistake The cat ate the food, but did not like
in reasoning. it.
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Term
Map the given argument to help you understand its structure. Then,
select which is a hidden assumption of the argument.
(1) We really should be giving more foreign aid to developing
nations. (2) It is desirable for the people of the world to have a more
equal access to resources, and (3) our nation has more resources
than developing nations do. (4) Foreign aid will help give them more
equal access to resources. Additionally, (5) there will be more
international trade in the future once those nations are further
developed, and (6) foreign aid will help them further develop.
- In the past, international trade was not necessarily beneficial to
developed nations.
- We should give more foreign aid to developing nations.
- Generosity is a virtue.
- It would be a good thing to increase international trade.
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The computer is not fixed. The
company needs to buy a new Because, for, given that, in that, as,
computer. The company will not be since, as indicated by
able to keep up productivity.
It would be a good thing to The fallacy of shifting the burden of
increase international trade. proof
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Term
"A recent study found that dairy milk is healthier than soy milk. But
that finding is obviously false because the study was conducted by
the dairy industry."
Which fallacy of relevance is depicted in this example?
- Post hoc ergo propter
- Irrelevant appeal
- Begging the question
- Genetic fallacy
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The fallacy of shifting the burden of
A strong argument
proof
Genetic fallacy Red herring
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Consider the following argument: Smith inspected 990 jellybeans in
the jar. Each of the beans Smith inspected is red. Therefore, all 1000
of the beans in the jar are red.
Which kind of argument is this?
- A strong argument
- Deductive argument
- A weak argument
- A valid argument
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A strong argument An argument
Choosing the best college for one's
The fallacy fallacy
child
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Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence D265
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,2/2/25, 12:20 AM Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence D265 | Quizlet
A social media post from a
The fallacy of shifting the burden of
nonexpert concerning a
proof
controversial topic
A fallacy is a common mistake The cat ate the food, but did not like
in reasoning. it.
Don't know?
2 of 124
Term
Map the given argument to help you understand its structure. Then,
select which is a hidden assumption of the argument.
(1) We really should be giving more foreign aid to developing
nations. (2) It is desirable for the people of the world to have a more
equal access to resources, and (3) our nation has more resources
than developing nations do. (4) Foreign aid will help give them more
equal access to resources. Additionally, (5) there will be more
international trade in the future once those nations are further
developed, and (6) foreign aid will help them further develop.
- In the past, international trade was not necessarily beneficial to
developed nations.
- We should give more foreign aid to developing nations.
- Generosity is a virtue.
- It would be a good thing to increase international trade.
Give this one a go later!
,2/2/25, 12:20 AM Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence D265 | Quizlet
The computer is not fixed. The
company needs to buy a new Because, for, given that, in that, as,
computer. The company will not be since, as indicated by
able to keep up productivity.
It would be a good thing to The fallacy of shifting the burden of
increase international trade. proof
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Term
"A recent study found that dairy milk is healthier than soy milk. But
that finding is obviously false because the study was conducted by
the dairy industry."
Which fallacy of relevance is depicted in this example?
- Post hoc ergo propter
- Irrelevant appeal
- Begging the question
- Genetic fallacy
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The fallacy of shifting the burden of
A strong argument
proof
Genetic fallacy Red herring
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Term
Consider the following argument: Smith inspected 990 jellybeans in
the jar. Each of the beans Smith inspected is red. Therefore, all 1000
of the beans in the jar are red.
Which kind of argument is this?
- A strong argument
- Deductive argument
- A weak argument
- A valid argument
Give this one a go later!
A strong argument An argument
Choosing the best college for one's
The fallacy fallacy
child
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