"You should vote for the Independent candidate, because she will keep the economy strong." is an example of

A. an argument
B. an explanation
C. both an argument and an explanation
D. neigher an argument nor an explanation


Ans: A. an argument

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"Although a few cities, notably New York and Philadelphia are indeed having trouble finding nearby landfills, there is no national shortage of landfills. Thus, lack of space for disposing of waste is not a rationale for recycling." (Chris Hendrickson and Francis McMichael, "Time to Dump Recycling?") is an example of

a. an argument b. an explanation c. both an argument and an explanation d. neither an argument nor an explanation

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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. Cynthia, you know a lot about geography. Tell me. Does Zambia share a border with the Congo?

A) No fallacy. B) Begging the question. C) Division. D) Complex question. E) Missing the point.

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The following argument is sometimes confused with ethical subjectivism: "Whatever a person believes is true for himself or herself is what that person believes is right for him or her." Which fallacy is committed in this argument?

A. begging the question B. ignorance C. accident D. hasty generalization

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The Christian traditions have never been used as means of political or economic oppression

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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