What assumptions humans often seem to make is the basis for the False Dilemma Fallacy?

What will be an ideal response


The mistaken assumption in the False Dilemma Fallacy is to confuse a genuine dilemma, where all the options are terrible, with situations where there are more options than we may have perceived at first, or one or another of our options may not be nearly as dreadful as we initially imagine.

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Which of the following is true of a sound argument?

A. A sound argument always has a true conclusion even if one of the premises is false. B. A sound argument is valid. C. A sound argument sounds good, but may be invalid. D. A sound argument may have a false premise.

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Identify the person who said each of the following."It is quite compatible with the principle of utility to recognize the fact that some kinds of pleasure are more desirable and more valuable than others."

A. John Stuart Mill B. Jeremy Bentham C. Mo Tzu D. John Rawls

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For Cohen, moral autonomy is uniquely human and is out of the question for

animals.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The book of Numbers covers events that take place in the ____________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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