The following argument contains a formal fallacy: "The Earth is round. Therefore, the Earth is round."
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
This argument does contain a fallacy, but the fallacy is not a formal fallacy. A formal fallacy is an argument that is invalid due to its structure. The structure of this argument, however, does not make it invalid. But this argument does contain the fallacy of begging the question. The argument offers the conclusion as a reason to believe that very conclusion, and so can provide no support for it.
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A) simply are not as intelligent as those who are. B) are unwilling to judge the quality or value of anyone's desires. C) believe that "ignorance is bliss." D) live lives that have not encouraged the development of their higher faculties.
This fallacy provides a 'half-truth' and intentionally does not include other relevant information.
"Mahatma Rama is a persuasive singer, whose songs feature poetic, well composed lyrics that have potential for healing" bears on:
A) logical connectedness B) evidential support C) linguistic merit D) rhetorical power E) a combination of two or more of these
According to Bahaulah, heaven and hell are actual places
a. True b. False