Why is A correct? Why is B incorrect?

Started by Ryan-Mahabir · started 2019-10-18 16:08 · last activity 2019-10-19 01:26 · 1 reply

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  1. Irina · 2019-10-19 01:26

    @Ryan-Mahabir, The argument tells us that: People disapprove -> most against tax T not against tax T approves This is a flawed argument since we cannot use transposition with a particular statement, such as "most." Let's compare it to (A) and (B) People support logging -> most think it reduces fire risk. A does not think it will reduce the risk A opposes logging This flawed reasoning pattern is identical to the stimulus. (B) People expect an increase -> most think it is a good reason for a school B does not expect an increase B does not favor a new school This is also a flawed reasoning pattern but it is clearly different from the stimulus, as it attempts to negate the antecedent instead.

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