Asked by biodun WIZZY on May 06, 2024
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Consider this argument: "The kidnappers have taken eight people hostage and are holding them at a farmhouse just outside town. If the SWAT team assaults the farmhouse, the hostages could be killed. But if we give into the kidnappers' demands for ransom and safe passage out of the country, we'll only be encouraging more kidnappings of innocent people. What can we do?" That argument is an example of ________.
A) the False Dilemma fallacy
B) the fallacy of Playing with Words
C) a fallacy of Erroneous Generalization
D) a warranted argument
E) a valid argument
False Dilemma
A logical fallacy that presents two options as the only possible choices when in fact more options exist.
SWAT Team
A specialised unit within law enforcement agencies trained to handle high-risk operations that fall outside the abilities of regular officers.
Hostages
Individuals held captive or prisoner by others, typically to compel another party to meet certain demands.
- Gain insights into recognizing and understanding varied logical fallacies.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insights into recognizing and understanding varied logical fallacies.
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