Master Logical Fallacies
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Which of the following best describes the composition fallacy?

  • An argument attacks the character of the opponent.
  • Two events are correlated without evidence.
  • An argument assumes that what is true of the parts is true of the whole. (correct)
  • An argument presents a false dilemma.

    • What is the main characteristic of the composition fallacy?

  • An argument assumes that what is true of the parts is true of the whole. (correct)
  • An argument presents a false dilemma.
  • Two events are correlated without evidence.
  • An argument attacks the character of the opponent.

    • Which of the following fallacies is exemplified by assuming that the characteristics of individual parts can be applied to the entire whole?

  • Correlation fallacy
  • Ad hominem fallacy
  • Composition fallacy (correct)
  • False dilemma

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