"It is immoral to use textbooks with profane words in them because it is not…
2025
"It is immoral to use textbooks with profane words in them because it is not right for our children to be exposed to disrespectful and ugly words." Which logical fallacy is committed in the above argument?
- A.
Argument in circle
- B.
Hasty Generalization
- C.
Strawman
- D.
Fallacy of Division
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Correct answer: A
The argument claims using textbooks is immoral because it exposes children to words that are not right. The premise essentially restates the conclusion using synonymous terms like 'immoral' and 'not right.' This structure defines circular reasoning, where the conclusion is assumed in the premise.