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.You know how some people against gun control say that making guns illegal won't stop anyone who wants one from getting one? Ever notice how the same people are usually against legalizing drugs because they don't want drugs made available? Funny how they think that law won't work for guns but will work for drugs.
What will be an ideal response?
Inconsistency ad hominem.
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At what age did Hume write the Treatise?
a. 18 b. 27 c. 32 d. 38
According to Kant, the highest moral activity happens as a result of
A) Acting out of a will to do the right thing. B) Putting the rights of others before our own rights. C) Acting in ways that benefit everyone. D) Acting to prevent harm.
According to St. Augustine, all of mankind should suffer for Adam's sin because
A. we all share some of Adam's DNA. B. all of mankind was present when Adam sinned. C. we are all descended from Adam. D. the sins of the fathers should be visited upon the sons.
What term means "Enlightened One" or "One who is awake?"
a. Buddha b. Prophet Moses c. Prophet Mohammad d. Prophet Abraham e. None of the above