Consider the following arguments: A. I should always do what is right. I have to

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Consider the following arguments:

A. I should always do what is right. I have to say and express what I think. Therefore, I should always say and express what I think.

B. Whatever the Bible asserts is true. The Bible asserts that God exists. Therefore, God exists.

C. My grandmother smoked cigarettes heavily but she never got cancer. Therefore, smoking is not really dangerous to one's health.

D. Almost all WGU students are shorter than 6' 9" tall. The student who just commented on you DQ post is a WGU student. So that person is very likely to be shorter than 6' 9" tall.

E. Judge, I know I was speeding, but please declare me not guily. My wife is ill and I am being sued by my neighbor, and I cannot pay all my bills.

Which of these arguments commits the fallacy of begging the question (petitio principia)?

Explanation / Answer

Option C and D are the arguments commits the fallacy of begging the question. Because in these statements the conclusion is assumed.

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