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.Pop, a new car may be expensive, but do you want me to drive around in this junk pile the rest of my life?
What will be an ideal response?
False dilemma, straw man.
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Paul's twofold purpose in writing to the Galatians was first to prove that he was a true apostle, and second
A. to demonstrate the validity of his gospel that faith replaces works of law. B. to lay down principles of correct behavior. C. to reprimand those who were falling away from the faith. D. to commend them for their charity.
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According to Kant, rational agents should be treated as ends in themselves and
never merely as a means to an end.
a. True b. False
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According to the Holiness Code, what is the foundation of individual "holiness"?
A. prayer B. ceremony C. ritual D. responsible behavior
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Once a person dies, he still exists
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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