Which of the following is an example of an argument that commits the fallacy of begging the question?
A. "Sue will get an A only if she passes the final. I know she passed the final, so she must have got an A."
B. "We must not give in to the demands of terrorists. To do so would be cowardly, not brave."
C. "We must believe that they are the children of the gods, for how can we doubt the word of the children of the gods?"
D. "Each of us has an obligation to feed children. How can you look into the eyes of a starving child and tell her you won't give her any food?"
C. "We must believe that they are the children of the gods, for how can we doubt the word of the children of the gods?"
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When considering whether a person's desire should be approved or disapproved, we need to find out:
a. God's desire on the matter. b. the real motive of the man's will. c. whether the motive accords with God's will. d. all of these answers. e. none of these answers.
The Lakota (Sioux) belief in Wakan Tanka is an example of the abstract understanding of the
a. Earth Mother. b. Holy Son. c. High God. d. Holy Trinity.
Morality refers to the norms of correct conduct in polite society or, more
generally, to any special code of social behavior or courtesy.
a. True b. False