Which of the following best describes an informal fallacy?
A. an argument that is psychologically appealing but fails to provide adequate logical support for its conclusion
B. an argument that provides support for its conclusion but is politically incorrect
C. an argument that is based on sound reasoning but lacks emotional appeal
D. an argument that has a structure that renders it invalid
Answer: A
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. nothingness b. being c. the Other d. space
For Kant, it was always wrong to
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