In many fallacies, the alleged evidence is irrelevant to the truth of the conclusion
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
true
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All sacred places have one thing in common. They are __________
a. ornate and beautiful b. expensive c. artistic d. holy
The Life Cycle Principle is inherently
a) egalitarian. b) utilitarian. c) Kantian. d) unjust.
In The Blacksmith and the Baker, the judge pronounces a sentence. What is his justification?
A. The baker is guilty and must be punished. B. The blacksmith's crime was unintentional; therefore, he cannot be punished. C. The blacksmith must be punished for his crime, and nobody can take his place. D. The baker can be punished even if he is innocent because he is expendable, but the blacksmith is not.
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. In a random sample of 300 current year Honda Civic Hybrids, 100 had a defect in the fuel injection system. Therefore, probably about a third of that entire production run has a defect in the fuel injection system
A) False cause. B) Missing the point. C) Hasty generalization. D) No fallacy. E) Composition.