What formal fallacy is committed by the following argument? "Amtrak will survive, provided that Congress votes more federal subsidies for rail transportation
However, it appears that Congress will not vote for increased federal subsidies for rail transportation. Hence, Amtrak will not survive." A) denying the antecedent B) affirming the consequent C) affirming a disjunct
A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A) All persons identical to Trudy are persons who read what they like. B) All persons identical to Trudy are persons who read biographies. C) All books Trudy reads are biographies. D) Some books Trudy reads are biographies. E) Some books Trudy likes are biographies.
An imam is chosen because of his
a. piety and knowledge. b. ability to fast and pray. c. asceticism. d. complete submission to God.
One of Jean Paul Sartre’s goals was to explain the origins of the universe
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.