A fallacy of incomplete evidence is committed in an argument from authority when the arguer
A. fails to note that an equally reliable authority denies the conclusion.
B. fails to address questions of clarity.
C. fails to identify anyone who disagrees with the authority cited.
D. fails to provide evidence that the authority cited is a reliable cognitive authority.
A. fails to note that an equally reliable authority denies the conclusion.
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A) can be decided by the existing empirical evidence. B) deal with what is the case. C) cannot be decided by the existing empirical evidence. D) are no different that questions about matters of fact.
The Second Temple was enlarged and renovated by:
a. Herod the Great b. Emperor Augustus c. Herod Antipas d. Pontius Pilate
Consider the following argument: "Some people think that the television show South Park has gotten more vulgar over the years. But South Park is hilarious and has great social commentary." Which of the following fallacies has been committed in this argument?
A. the fallacy of attacking the motive B. the red herring fallacy C. the fallacy of two wrongs make a right D. None of the answers are correct
The goddess often used generically to refer to the Divine Mother or the goddess in all her forms is
a. Kali b. Devi c. Durga d. Lakshmi