This fallacy is part of the fallacy-category of Weak Induction. In the following

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This fallacy is part of the fallacy-category of Weak Induction.  

In the following argument from the young man's father, the conclusion depends on a problematic analogy in its attempt to make a similarity. The premises may be relevant, but provide minimal support for the conclusion.

This is best represented by which fallacy?

Fallacy of weak analogy

Fallacy of False Cause

Fallacy of Begging the Question

Fallacy of Equivocation

Fallacy of weak analogy

Fallacy of False Cause

Fallacy of Begging the Question

Fallacy of Equivocation

Explanation / Answer

Fallacy of weak analogy

The argument which is drawn to prove a point on the basis of taking two varibales that have no logical correlation and stringing them in the form of a comparative argument is an example of weak analogy fallacy.

Justifying one by the use of another when the correlation is not strong: keeping a pet compared with slavery.  

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