what are the logical fallacies for the following questions? •either-or argument,
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what are the logical fallacies for the following questions? •either-or argument, ad populum, hasty generalization, •post-hoc reasoning, •oversimplifying, ad hominem, •argument from ignorance, appeal to pity, argument from authority, circular argument, or begging the question
1. We can’t fire Freida for stealing from the company. She has always been a great team player.
2. Don’t listen to Sam’s opinion on global warming! He’s a tree hugger!
3. Kim forgot to wear her lucky socks to the tournament. No wonder we lost!
4. Since Shaquille O’Neil recommends Gold Bond powder, it must work.
5. We must ban fossil fuels immediately. Otherwise, the world will end.
6. The decrease in smoking can be attributed to increased restrictions on smoking in public.
7. It has not been proven that online sales are more successful than in-store sales, so online sales must not work.
8. Everyone I know relies on the internet for information, so the internet must always be right.
9. The new business failed because it didn’t sell enough products.
10. It is 3 degrees warmer in San Francisco than it was on this day last year; global warming is accelerating rapidly.
Explanation / Answer
1. We can’t fire Freida for stealing from the company. She has always been a great team player. Ad hominem.
2. Don’t listen to Sam’s opinion on global warming! He’s a tree hugger! Ad hominem.
3. Kim forgot to wear her lucky socks to the tournament. No wonder we lost! Oversimplifying.
4. Since Shaquille O’Neil recommends Gold Bond powder, it must work. Appeal to authority.
Please post the other questions separately as we are supposed to answer just one question or four sub parts of a question.
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