As a lexical definition, Will Rogers' definition "A college professor is someone with a lot of big ideas that don't work out" may be criticized as being:

A) Affective.

B) Negative.

C) Ambiguous.

D) Obscure.

E) Vague.


A

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A) This argument contains a fallacy of weak induction. B) This argument contains no fallacy. C) This argument contains a formal fallacy. D) This argument contains a fallacy of ambiguity. E) This argument contains a fallacy of relevance.

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An abusive ad hominem rejects an argument or point of view on the basis of

A) a threat. B) feelings of self-esteem. C) a personal attack.

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Minch argues that to wear the uniform of the U.S. armed forces is to take up one's position as a hero in the moral community

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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