Informal fallacies usually arise in arguments that rely on hidden premises that are
false or irrelevant or otherwise suspect.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Assess the following as probably true, as probably false, as requiring further documentation before judgment, or as a claim that cannot properly be evaluated. Consider both the nature of the claim and the source."NASA [the National Aeronautics and Space Administration] says private investors, not taxpayers, will fund its newest manned space vehicle. If you believe that, you probably think little green men inhabit Mars."-Forbes
What will be an ideal response?
Hinman claims that we can expect the following from a moral theory:
a. the final word on right and wrong b. an interpretation of revelation c. explanation of why something should or should not be done e. None of the above
After Bill helped the elderly gentleman with his bags, he wondered if he wasn't simply being selfish, since he felt good afterwards about what he did. Psychological egoism would be true of Bill's actions only if
A) Bill had the desire to help only because helping made Bill feel good. B) Bill felt good after helping. C) by not acting Bill's conscience would have bothered him later. D) Bill acted out of his own desire to help.
Which style of church architecture was embraced by the Catholics in contrast to the more sober style of the Protestant churches?
A. the Baroque style B. the Romanesque style C. the Neoclassical style D. the Gothic style