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."Richard Nixon once said, 'Tip O'Neill's the most ruthless speaker in history.' Being called 'ruthless' by Nixon is like Ross Perot criticizing your haircut."-Sandy Grady, Knight-Ridder Newspapers
What will be an ideal response?
Ad hominem (inconsistency), accomplished by a pretty ruthless persuasive comparison!
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The author argues for a "moral imperative" to study religion because __________
a. it helps us understand a culture's economic and political commitments so we can work around them for our own benefit b. it helps us figure out how to get them to accept our own religious views and commitments so we can work better together c. peaceful cooperation requires understanding other people, and appreciating their religious commitments is key to that understanding d. social justice has to be based on a community's religious commitments
Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage."In this country anyone can become a billionaire. Take Mitt Romney, for an example."
What will be an ideal response?
According to Peirce, belief is like a
A) habit. B) home. C) cave. D) blanket.