Which of the following is an example of the is/ought fallacy?

a. People seek happiness; therefore, we should do whatever we can to make people happy.
b. In order to make a person happy, it is best to learn what it is that he/she desires.
c. Because happy people are healthier, we should, if we want health, learn to be happier.
d. Research shows that happier people are moral people. Therefore, if someone is moral they must be happy.


a

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