A fallacy that occurs when a speaker or writer tries to support a contention by offering as evidence the opinion of a nonauthoritative source
Answer: Mistaken appeal to authority
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According to Steinbock, the interest view of moral status derives from:
a. Kant’s categorical imperative b. Mill’s utilitarianism c. Aristotle’s eudemonia d. Feinberg’s interest principle
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Every state must:
A. claim to be legitimate. B. provide for the well-being of its citizens. C. have clearly defined borders. D. be recognized by at least one other state. E. None of the above
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Darwin claimed that the most distinctive characters of a man were acquired
through _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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There have always been about as many Buddhist monks as there are nuns
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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