Why is it important for you to recognize fallacies of arguments?

What will be an ideal response?


Fallacies can be dangerous and persuasive for the same reason: because they resemble valid reasoning, we often accept them as legitimate. They can produce bad decisions leading to harmful consequences.

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This editor was the first in the nation’s history to provide a full account of the proceedings in Congress, at a painstaking length that other papers did not emulate

a) John Fenno; b) Philip Freneau; c) Benjamin Franklin Bache; d) William Cobbett; e) Benjamin Russell

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Miguel concluded his speech by saying "Now that you know more about the danger our wildlife is in, take five minutes next week to go and vote on this issue." What is the purpose of his conclusion?

A. summarizing the end B. gaining the audience's favor C. making a final appeal D. signaling the end

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Which of these is Akio Morita famous for?

A. inventing the MP3 process B. creating the compact disc C. inventing the Walkman D. inventing the iPod

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One should evenly engage in I language and you language

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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