Consider this argument: "If Pepsi tasted better than Coke, then it would outsell Coke. But Pepsi does not taste better than Coke. So it will not outsell Coke." That argument is an example of __________.

A. the fallacy of denying the antecedent
B. the fallacy of affirming the consequent
C. a valid argument by affirming the antecedent
D. a valid argument by denying the consequent


A. the fallacy of denying the antecedent

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1. the heart. 2. the frontal lobe. 3. the pineal gland. 4. the corpus collosum.

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In order to understand a philosophical text, the reader should

A) read quickly and form an opinion. B) multitask. C) read the material more than once. D) try to find disagreements with the author.

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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.It isn't too late. The bars haven't closed. If the bars haven't closed, then it isn't too late.

What will be an ideal response?

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The conclusion of a sound deductive argument is true.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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