The following passage contains an argument that commits at least one informal fallacy. Name the type of fallacy committed and explain why the passage is an example of that type. It was either steal the $100 or let my son's illness go untreated. I couldn't just let his illness go untreated, so of course I had to steal the $100!
What will be an ideal response?
False dilemma
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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best translates the statement into a standard form categorical proposition. Canaries are chirping in the aviary
A) All canaries are birds chirping in the aviary. B) Some canaries are birds chirping in the aviary. C) Some birds chirping in the aviary are not canaries. D) Some canaries are chirping in the aviary. E) All birds chirping in the aviary are canaries.
The prejudicial view that interprets all of reality through the eyes of one's own cultural beliefs and values is known as ________.
What will be an ideal response?
Locke would say that our knowledge that "3=1+2" is an example of
a. intuitive knowledge. b. knowledge by demonstration. c. knowledge by sensation. d. innate knowledge.
The Gospel of Luke is written to "most excellent Caesar. 3 The Gospel of Luke is written to "most excellent Caesar."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false