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CTRW: Begging the Question

Total questions: 4

Worksheet time: 2mins

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Class
Date
1.

Consider the following argument: The soul is immortal. Why? That’s because it is eternal. It is eternal because it does not die. It does not die because it is immortal. This argument is:

a)

Valid

b)

Invalid

2.

Consider the following argument: Since all human beings have free will to make their own decisions, suicide should be allowed.

Identify the fallacy in the argument (if any)

a)

Circular Chain

b)

Restatement

c)

Omission of premise

d)

None of the above

3.

Consider the following argument: This pill causes consumers to sleep because it has a sedative effect.

Identify the fallacy in the argument (if any)

a)

Circular chain

b)

Restatement

c)

Omission of premise

d)

None of the above

4.

Consider the following scenario,

Emma: It’s no use crying over spilt milk, as one shouldn’t be upset over something that has already happened and cannot be changed.


Being charitable, Mona should reply:

a)

Your argument is fallacious due to restatement.

b)

I agree, your argument is valid.

c)

What is your intention of saying this?

d)

Your argument is fallacious due to the omission of premise.