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True or false:The text provides only one example of a slippery slope argument.
True or false:The text provides only one example of a slippery slope argument.
False
True or false: Slippery slope arguments always overstate the likelihood of extreme outcomes.
True or false: Slippery slope arguments always overstate the likelihood of extreme outcomes.
True
True or false: The text suggests that events in the real world are like dominoes falling.
True or false: The text suggests that events in the real world are like dominoes falling.
False
True or false: President Eisenhower's speech about the Vietnam War predicted an extreme outcome that ultimately came true.
True or false: President Eisenhower's speech about the Vietnam War predicted an extreme outcome that ultimately came true.
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True or false: Slippery slope arguments are always made in bad faith.
True or false: Slippery slope arguments are always made in bad faith.
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True or false: The text argues that it's best to always use slippery slope arguments in order to persuade people.
True or false: The text argues that it's best to always use slippery slope arguments in order to persuade people.
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True or false: The text provides mathematical examples to support the idea that slippery slope arguments overstate the likelihood of extreme outcomes.
True or false: The text provides mathematical examples to support the idea that slippery slope arguments overstate the likelihood of extreme outcomes.
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True or false: Slippery slope arguments can be used to take advantage of people's fears, but not to make genuine arguments.
True or false: Slippery slope arguments can be used to take advantage of people's fears, but not to make genuine arguments.
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True or false: The text suggests that we should always be cautious of extreme predictions and consider other possibilities.
True or false: The text suggests that we should always be cautious of extreme predictions and consider other possibilities.
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True or false: Slippery slope arguments are always inherently flawed and should be avoided entirely.
True or false: Slippery slope arguments are always inherently flawed and should be avoided entirely.
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Study Notes
- The text discusses the concept of slippery slope arguments.
- It uses examples of nature programs and a speech by President Eisenhower about the Vietnam War.
- Slippery slope arguments suggest that one step will inevitably lead to an extreme outcome.
- The text argues that this overstates the likelihood of the extreme outcome.
- It provides mathematical examples to support this argument.
- The text suggests that real-world events are not like dominoes, but rather a web of possibilities.
- It points out that the Vietnam War did not lead to the extreme outcome predicted by Eisenhower.
- Slippery slope arguments can be made in good faith or to take advantage of people's fears.
- The text argues that it's best to avoid slippery slope arguments entirely.
- The main message is to be cautious of extreme predictions and to consider other possibilities.
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