The argument, "The three Toyota Corollas I've owned turned out to be pretty reliable, so I think all Toyota Corollas
are going to be reliable." is an example of a(n)
a. deductive generalization.
b. inductive generalization.
c. genetic fallacy.
d. abusive ad hominem
ANSWER: b
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a. state dependent learning. b. classic conditioning. c. higher-order reasoning. d. an emotional response.
A categorical imperative is a command that orders us to do something unconditionally
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following is NOT a common fallacy?
A. Strawman fallacy B. Appeal to reason C. Begging the question D. Appeal to authority
The early, so-called "Socratic" dialogues often conclude:
a.With moral improvement for all the characters involved. b.With a robust definition of the original concept addressed. c.With the death of most or all of the lead characters involved. d.With a series of fundamental truths. e.Without a solution to the problem posed.