The word "fallacy" as used in logic refers to
A) common patterns of defective arguments. B) erroneous beliefs. C) mistaken opinions.
A
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In his argument, Don Marquis argues that ________ condition of resolving the
abortion debate is the development of a theoretical account of the wrongness of killing adult human beings.
a. a necessary b. a sufficient c. a fairly relevant d. an immoral
If the conclusion of an argument does not necessarily follow from the premises then
a. it must be inductive b. the conclusion follows with a high degree of probability c. one or more premises is false d. it cannot be an inductive argument
Assess the following as probably true, as probably false, as requiring further documentation before judgment, or as a claim that cannot properly be evaluated. Consider both the nature of the claim and the source.It is possible to read other people's minds through mental telepathy.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The categorical imperative claims that we should
a. respect persons as means and never as ends b. respect persons as ends and never as means c. respect all human beings at all times d. respect all sentient beings