An expression is vague if and only if:
a) it is unclear whether it applies to borderline cases.
b) it is ambiguous.
c) it is unclear which of its various meanings is the intended one.
Answer: a) it is unclear whether it applies to borderline cases.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. social engineering b. social science c. utilitarianism d. maximization
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct answer for each question. The fallacy in which an arguer attempts to discredit an argument by making its author appear as a hypocrite is:
A) Ad hominem circumstantial. B) Ad hominem abusive. C) Red herring. D) Tu quoque (you, too). E) Straw man.