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WorksheetsPHIL 109 9/19/23
Total questions: 4
Worksheet time: 2mins
Can an argument commit more than one fallacy?
Yes, because an argument can be bad in many ways.
Yes, but only if both fallacies are in the same category.
No, because every fallacy is completely different from every other fallacy.
No, because there is only one conclusion for each argument.
The problem with arguments that commit the subjectivist fallacy is...?
They can only be understood by the person making the argument.
They are only valid for the person making the argument.
They provide no evidence in support of the conclusion.
They are valid only when their conclusions are true.
Since appeal to majority is a fallacy, how should we treat a majority opinion?
Completely ignore it
Explore objective reasons why it might be true or false
Assume it is true, but look for reasons to determine if it is true or false
Deny it
What fallacy is committed by the following argument?
Laura says that sports gambling should be illegal, but she is an idiot.
Subjectivism
Appeal to emotion
Appeal to majority
Ad Hominem
