Which fallacy is committed in the following argument: “Ambassador cars have…
2024
Which fallacy is committed in the following argument: “Ambassador cars have almost disappeared. This is an ambassador car. Therefore, this car has almost disappeared.”?
- A.
Equivocation
- B.
Fallacy of Division
- C.
Hasty Generalization
- D.
Slippery Slope
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Correct answer: B
The argument commits the Fallacy of Division. This fallacy occurs when a property attributed to a whole is incorrectly assumed to apply to its individual parts. While the category 'Ambassador cars' has almost disappeared, this does not mean any single car within that category is disappearing.