Identify the fallacies of relevance committed by the following arguments, giving a brief explanation for your answer. 1. The position open in the accounting department should be gi... Identify the fallacies of relevance committed by the following arguments, giving a brief explanation for your answer. 1. The position open in the accounting department should be given to Frank Thompson. Frank has six hungry children to feed, and his wife desperately needs an operation to save her eyesight. 2. No one should ever go to war. After all, everyone knows that one should not kill another person. 3. You should read Daniels latest book right away. It’s sold over a million copies, and practically everyone in the main street circuit is talking about it. 4. Surely you welcome the opportunity to join our protective organization. Think of all the money you will lose from broken windows, overturned trucks, and damaged merchandise in the event of your not joining. 5. Something is seriously wrong with university education these days. After twelve years of decline, scores are still extremely low, and university graduates are practically incapable of reading and writing. The obvious conclusion is that we should close the universities. 6. Professor John arguments in favor of the theory of evolution should be discounted. John is a cocaine-snorting, sex pervert and, according to some reports, a member of the Communist party.
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The question is asking us to identify various fallacies of relevance in provided arguments and explain why these fallacies apply to each argument.
Answer
1. Appeal to pity 2. Begging the question 3. Bandwagon 4. Appeal to force 5. Oversimplified cause 6. Ad hominem
- Appeal to pity - The argument suggests giving Frank the job due to his personal plight rather than qualifications. 2. Begging the question - The argument assumes no justification for war other than not killing. 3. Bandwagon - The popularity of the book is used to suggest it must be read. 4. Appeal to force - Warning of negative outcomes if not complying. 5. Oversimplified cause - Drastic solution of closing universities based on test scores. 6. Ad hominem - Attacks Professor John's character rather than his arguments.
Answer for screen readers
- Appeal to pity - The argument suggests giving Frank the job due to his personal plight rather than qualifications. 2. Begging the question - The argument assumes no justification for war other than not killing. 3. Bandwagon - The popularity of the book is used to suggest it must be read. 4. Appeal to force - Warning of negative outcomes if not complying. 5. Oversimplified cause - Drastic solution of closing universities based on test scores. 6. Ad hominem - Attacks Professor John's character rather than his arguments.
More Information
Arguments often use fallacies to provoke emotions or mislead rather than present valid reasoning. Each of these examples demonstrates a common mistake in logical reasoning, emphasizing the need for critical thinking in evaluating arguments.
Tips
A common mistake is not recognizing fallacies because emotional appeals or societal norms can cloud critical judgment. Always evaluate the reasoning behind conclusions.
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