Identify the fallacy committed in the statement given below : "People who lack…
2024
Identify the fallacy committed in the statement given below :
"People who lack arrogance are intelligent because intelligent people do not have arrogance"
Answer: C. Begging the question — The argument claims that people lacking arrogance are intelligent because intelligent people do not have arrogance. This reasoning uses the conclusion as a…
- A.
Equivocation
- B.
Fallacy of division
- C.
Begging the question
- D.
Fallacy of composition
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Correct answer: C
The argument claims that people lacking arrogance are intelligent because intelligent people do not have arrogance. This reasoning uses the conclusion as a premise, creating a circular argument. In logic, this fallacy is called 'Begging the question' or circular reasoning.
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