T/F: An argument that has a FALSE conclusion is still an argument.
True
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Is this an argument or not? There are a lot of poor people in the world. It is hard to live when you are poor. Poor people often have health problems.
this is not an argument (it is only premises)
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Is this an argument or not? I’ve never had a boss that I like. I’m not going to like my next boss.
this is an argument, it has a premise (anecdotal observation) and a conclusion (prediction of the future)
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Florida is the best place to go on vacation because everyone loves to visit Disney World. (What fallacy is this?)
bandwagon, popularity fallacy, appeal to popularity
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In an argument, this means: Addressing and refuting counterarguments to strengthen the argument.
rebuttal
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People who don't buy and use SUPER WHITE brand toothpaste inevitably suffer from tooth decay and gum disease. (What fallacy is this?)
slippery slope
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Your position on the death penalty is wrong because you are a disgusting criminal yourself. (What fallacy is this?)
ad hominem
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Win 25 points!
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baam
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banana
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In an argument, this word means: Logical connections and inferences that explain how the evidence supports the claim.
reasoning, logical reasoning
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My opponent says we should drill for more oil so we can cheaply heat our homes this cold winter, but clearly he hates Mother Earth and is being paid by the oil industry. (What fallacy is this?)
strawman
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Identify the conclusion: Despite the fact that the Japanese economy has been mostly stagnant for the past three decades, Japan is the best country in the world, owing to its highly organized and efficient society and continual
"Japan is the best country in the world"
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Identify the conclusion: Recycling is essential because it allows us to conserve expensive raw materials and prevent needing their environmentally damaging extraction.