Denying the consequent is a valid deductive argument form.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The argument "No Buddhists are Christians; some San Pedrans are Christians; so, some San Pedrans are not Buddhists." is ________.
A. an inductive generalization B. a categorical syllogism C. an argument by definition D. None of the answers are correct
Philosophers have a long history of openness to the ideas of individuals who are not male, white, and of European descent
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Identify for which claims, if any, support has been given in the following passage; and state in your own words the reasons that have been offered for these claims."Flamenco and the Fiesta (spectacle of bullfighting) are deeply related. This connection is undeniable, and vital for an understanding of either. Both stem basically from the common people, and they stir the same basic emotions and passions. Both are given flashes of erratic genius by gypsies, and a sense of indomitable steadiness and responsibility by the Andalusians. And they have in common another important factor: they are the two most probable ways that the commoner can break out of his social and economic level."-Donn Pohren, The Art of Flamenco
What will be an ideal response?
"There hasn't been a president for 100 years that wasn't a Republican or a Democrat. Therefore, it is likely that the next president will be a Republican or a Democrat." Identify the fallacy that applies to this example.
A. The weak analogy fallacy B. The fallacy of false alternatives C. The fallacy of hasty generalization D. The questionable cause fallacy E. None of the answers are correct