Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue.In its July 1988 issue, Consumer Reports criticized the Suzuki Samurai as unsafe and dangerously easy to roll over. In the next issue, a reader wrote in response, "In order to completely idiot-proof our society, we would have to surrender all freedom. Your suggestion that the government protect us from this evil vehicle is just another step in a journey that could ultimately lead to an erosion of freedom in this country."
What will be an ideal response?
This could be viewed as a slippery slope combined with a straw man, a false dilemma, or both.
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A. the use of logical and rational thinking to find answers. B. strengthening the sense of one's individuality. C. the use of rituals and ceremonies. D. seeking union with a reality greater than oneself.
Wasserstrom concedes that affirmative actions programs treat young white males
unjustly; however, he argues that the injustice is a necessary step in creating a racially just society
a. True b. False
The Kojiki and the Nihongi:
a. are the chief manuals of Shinto ritual. b. tell the story of the foundation of Japan c. are an account of the mighty deeds of the emperors d. relate the narrative of the sun's "kissing" the good earth of Japan
Any equitable solution to the problem of who should pay the bill for environmental cleanup should take into account responsibility as well as benefit
Indicate whether the statement is true or false