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What is the primary purpose of a manifesto?

  • To present a vision for the future
  • To publicly declare the position or program of its issuer (correct)
  • To address any topic, but mostly art, literature, or politics
  • To define a set of rules for behaving within a specific context

    • In what context can a goal be considered a manifesto?

  • When it is about simple rules for behavior
  • When it is private and undisclosed
  • When it is shared with other people, public, and about intended outcomes (correct)
  • When it is focused on creating a new world

    • Which category of manifesto aims to create a new world?

  • Goal
  • List and Rules
  • World (correct)
  • None of the above

    • What does a manifesto containing a set of rules aim to achieve?

    <p>To provide guidelines for behavior within a specific context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'arguments' refer to in the context of a manifesto?

    <p>The reasoning or authorities against a matter under discussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are manifestos generally written in the name of?

    <p>Groups sharing a common perspective, ideology, or purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a counterclaim?

    <p>An argument opposing a stand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fallacy occurs when an arguer presents his/her argument as one of only two options despite the presence of multiple possibilities?

    <p>False Dilemma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of anonymous authority?

    <p>The authority in question is not mentioned or named</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fallacy occurs when something is instantly concluded to be true just because it is not proven to be false, and vice versa?

    <p>Appeal to Ignorance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of attacking the person fallacy?

    <p>When someone tries to refute an argument by attacking the character of a person instead of attacking the ideas of the argument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of appeal to authority fallacy?

    <p>When the argument quotes an expert who's not qualified in the particular subject matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fallacy occurs when an argument is considered to be valid because it is what the majority thinks?

    <p>Bandwagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of complex question fallacy?

    <p>&quot;Complex Question&quot; occurs when two or more points are rolled into one and the reader is expected to accept or reject both at the same time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Either you fully devote yourself to company or you quit." represents which fallacy?

    <p>&quot;False Dilemma&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Most Filipinas want to have fair skin because they think they look beautiful. Therefore, having fair skin must be the real standard of beauty." represents which fallacy?

    <p>&quot;Bandwagon&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fallacy occurs when a series of increasingly superficial and unacceptable consequences is drawn?

    <p>Slippery Slope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fallacy occurs when unpleasant consequences of believing something are pointed out to show that the belief is false?

    <p>Appeal to Consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fallacy occurs when an argument is considered to be valid because it is what the majority thinks?

    <p>Bandwagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fallacy occurs when something is instantly concluded to be true just because it is not proven to be false, and vice versa?

    <p>Appeal to Ignorance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'You can’t believe that colonialism is bad, because if it were, then we would not be civilized.' represents which fallacy?

    <p>Appeal to Consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'I cannot accept your argument because, unlike me, you were not educated at Harvard University.' represents which fallacy?

    <p>Attacking the Person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of manifesto aims to create a new world?

    <p>Manifesto advocating for change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'arguments' refer to in the context of a manifesto?

    <p>Arguments opposing a stand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a manifesto that falls under the 'World' category?

    <p>It presents a vision for the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of a manifesto, what does the term 'arguments' refer to?

    <p>Reasoning or evidence in favor of a matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fallacy occurs when something is instantly concluded to be true just because it is not proven to be false, and vice versa?

    <p>Argument from ignorance fallacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fallacy occurs when an arguer presents his/her argument as one of only two options despite the presence of multiple possibilities?

    <p>False dilemma fallacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Either you fully devote yourself to company or you quit.' represents which fallacy?

    <p>False dilemma fallacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a manifesto under the 'Goal' category?

    <p>It is about what one intends to have happened</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Manifestos

    • The primary purpose of a manifesto is to express a specific goal or set of goals.
    • A goal can be considered a manifesto when it is a clear and concise statement of intent.
    • The 'World' category of manifesto aims to create a new world or a new way of living.

    Manifesto Content

    • A manifesto containing a set of rules aims to achieve a specific standard or code of conduct.
    • The term 'arguments' in the context of a manifesto refers to the reasons or supporting statements that justify the goal or claim.

    Fallacies

    • A counterclaim is a statement that opposes or contradicts the original claim.
    • The fallacy of false dichotomy occurs when an arguer presents their argument as one of only two options despite the presence of multiple possibilities.
    • Anonymous authority refers to an authority or expert whose credentials are unknown or unverified.
    • The appeal to ignorance fallacy occurs when something is instantly concluded to be true just because it is not proven to be false, and vice versa.
    • The attacking the person fallacy occurs when an argument is rejected based on the character or personal traits of the person making the argument rather than the argument itself.
    • The appeal to authority fallacy occurs when an argument is considered valid because it is supported by an authority or expert.
    • The bandwagon fallacy occurs when an argument is considered valid because it is what the majority thinks.
    • The complex question fallacy occurs when a question is asked that assumes a certain fact or situation, and the answer is then used to support the argument.
    • The slippery slope fallacy occurs when a series of increasingly superficial and unacceptable consequences is drawn from an initial event or action.
    • The appeal to consequences fallacy occurs when unpleasant consequences of believing something are pointed out to show that the belief is false.

    Examples of Fallacies

    • "Either you fully devote yourself to company or you quit." represents the false dichotomy fallacy.
    • "Most Filipinas want to have fair skin because they think they look beautiful. Therefore, having fair skin must be the real standard of beauty." represents the appeal to authority fallacy.
    • "You can’t believe that colonialism is bad, because if it were, then we would not be civilized." represents the appeal to consequences fallacy.
    • "I cannot accept your argument because, unlike me, you were not educated at Harvard University." represents the attacking the person fallacy.

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    Explore the concept of manifesto, a document publicly declaring the position or program of its issuer. Learn about its purpose, content, and common topics such as art, literature, or politics. Understand how it advances a set of ideas, opinions, or views while typically representing a group's shared perspective.

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