Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue.Since the University of Virginia was founded by Thomas Jefferson, a slave-owner, we should be very suspicious of the graduates of that university.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Genetic fallacy.
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priority for suppliers and employees. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements is ambiguous?
A) Organic foods are increasing in popularity. B) Diabetes is detected by testing blood glucose levels. C) The stolen painting was found by a tree. D) Surfing is impossible if there are no waves. E) Justine earns a high salary at her new job.
Which is a theme common to all the pre-Socratics?
What will be an ideal response?
In the Instructions to Merikare, the king admonished his son to prepare his place in eternity
by being just and honest.
a. True b. False