18 Questions
What does it mean for an argument to have a 'structural flaw'?
The conclusion does not logically follow from the premises
Which of the following best describes the structural criterion of a good argument?
Ensuring the conclusion logically follows from the premises
Why is it important to recognize and name fallacies that violate the structural criterion of a good argument?
To highlight the faulty reasoning patterns
In the context of fallacies, what is circular reasoning?
Relying on the truth of the conclusion to support the premises
How do fallacies that violate the structural criterion affect the quality of an argument?
Prevent the conclusion from logically following from the premises
What is a fundamental requirement of a well-formed argument according to the text?
Ensuring no contradiction between premises and conclusion
What is the structural flaw in Professor Scruggs' argument?
Begging the question
Which of the following best characterizes the argument between Professor Scruggs and the student?
Circular reasoning
In the context of the text, what is the best way to address someone committing the fallacy described?
Point out how their language affects objectivity
What type of fallacy is committed if someone uses emotionally charged words like 'egregious' or 'unforgivable' without providing evidence?
Loaded language
If a person insists on a conclusion without presenting reasons beyond restating that conclusion, what logical flaw is present?
Circular reasoning
What could be an effective response when faced with someone who uses circular reasoning in an argument?
Point out the circular logic being employed
Which type of fallacy uses language that implicitly assumes the truth of the conclusion about the issue?
Arguing-in-a-circle fallacy
What is the flaw in begging-the-question fallacies?
They assume the truth of the conclusion in their premises.
Why are fallacies of inconsistency considered flawed?
They use premises that are incompatible with each other.
In what way does an arguing-in-a-circle fallacy operate?
By actually using the very conclusion as one of its premises.
Why are all the fallacies of deductive inference considered flawed?
They violate well-established rules of deductive logic.
What is the primary concern in determining the inappropriateness to draw any conclusion from an argument's premises?
The form or structure of the argument
Test your knowledge on identifying structural fallacies in arguments based on their form rather than content. Explore various types of structural fallacies such as begging-the-question and learn to spot flawed reasoning in arguments.
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