An unsound argument is defined as a deductive argument that either is invalid or has at least one false premise, or both.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Three approaches have gained the most attention when it comes to achieving our environmental goals: the use of
regulations, incentives, and pricing mechanisms
a. True b. False
Which inductive generalization is stronger?
a. In a recent survey of 500 people at the Spring Valley mall, the vast majority declared that a college education was a valuable aid to having a good life. Therefore, most Spring Valley residents think that having a college education will help them have a good life. b. In a recent survey of 25 people at the Spring Valley mall, the vast majority declared that a college education was a valuable aid to having a good life. Therefore, most Spring Valley residents think that having a college education will help them have a good life.
The Greek philosopher Socrates said, _____
A. "He who dies with the most toys wins" B. "The examined life is not worth living" C. "The unexamined life is not worth living" D. "Philosophy makes the examined life unnecessary"
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. Teacher: So, tell me Stephen, did you plagiarize this paper, too? Stephen: No, of course not! Teacher: So, you admit you've plagiarized your other papers!
What will be an ideal response?