Endorsements by well-known figures in advertisements are not always fallacious forms of arguing.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

While merely claiming that a product is more desirable due to its being endorsed by someone that is generally well regarded is an instance of the fallacy of snob appeal, some endorsements make legitimate arguments. An endorsement by a well-known athlete, for instance, may be legitimate if the product endorsed is related to the sport that is in the endorser's field of expertise.

Philosophy & Belief

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. makes it easier to fire whistle-blowers. b. reduces the law's protection of employees who disclose securities fraud. c. makes it illegal for executives to retaliate against employees who report possible violations of federal law. d. provides penalties for blowing the whistle illegitimately or maliciously

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According to St. Augustine, moral evil comes from ___

What will be an ideal response?

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