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PHL INFORMAL FALLACIES TEST QUESTIONS
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PHL INFORMAL FALLACIES TEST QUESTIONSDr. Harrison has argued that the open position in the mathematics department should
be given to Dr. George. But Harrison's arguments should be discounted since Harrison
and George are good friends. - Answers -Ad hominem
because it is abusive towards Dr.Harrison
For centuries throughout Europe, women were burned for being witches, so there must
have been lots of witches. - Answers -Appeal to tradition
The key word is "For Centuries"
You have heard Congressman Atkins' arguments in favor of reduced military
expenditures. But surely you won't take them seriously. Atkins, as you know, is an
admitted alcoholic, and his wife, who is a very decent person, just divorced him. -
Answers -Ad Hominem
Attacks Congressman Atkins
Immediate steps should be taken to reduce this country's dependence on nuclear
power. The question was put to six prominent movie stars recently, and all six agreed
that nuclear power was extremely dangerous. - Answers -Appeal to authority
The movie stars are not qualified experts in nuclear energy
Mr. Jones, surely you will find me qualified for the open position in your accounting
department. I am in desperate need of money and have twelve kids at home to feed. if I
don't get a job soon, I don't know what will become of them. - Answers -Appeal to pity
Giving a sob story
In nature, some animals of the same sex have intercourse. So it must be okay for
human beings to do the same. - Answers -Naturalistic Fallacy
Things in nature can justify things for human life
Polls show an overwhelming majority of Spanish people want a lot less immigration,
especially from African countries. These results are consistently the same year after
year. Most Spaniards cannot be wrong all of the time. - Answers -Appeal to popular
opinion
A student of mine told me that I am her favorite professor, and I know that she is telling
the truth, because no student would lie to her favorite professor. - Answers -Circular
reasoning
argument went nowhere argument is same as conclusion
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