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. The Russians have a natural talent for ballet, as you can see by watching the Bolshoi Ballet.

What will be an ideal response?


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Shvetambaras believe that Mahavira was conceived by a Brahmin woman, but given birth by a

Kshatriya woman.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. Pop singer Beyoncé Knowles says on TV, "Embrace your past, but live for now (by drinking Pepsi)." But you really shouldn't take these Pepsi ads too seriously because Beyoncé is paid millions of dollars to make them

A) Appeal to unqualified authority. B) No fallacy. C) Argument against the person, circumstantial. D) Appeal to ignorance. E) Appeal to pity.

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Under Kantian ethics, an action gets its __________ from the character of the will that chooses it

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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When a Lakota leader asked, "How can we put a price on our Mother?" he was referring in particular to __________

a. the Black Hills b. Jerusalem c. the Little Big Horn d. their reservation e. the Virgin Mary

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