Logical Reasoning

PT123 · S3 · Q20 We should accept the proposal to demolish

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We should accept the proposal to demolish the old train station, because the local historical society, which vehemently opposes this, is dominated by people who have no commitment to long-term economic well-being.

Evidence

The local historical society, which vehemently opposes this [demolish the old train station], is dominated by people who have no commitment to long-term economic well-being.

Preserving old buildings creates an impediment to new development, which is critical to economic health.

Conclusion

We should accept the proposal to demolish the old train station.

Evaluate

This is an ad hominem attack. Attacking the proponent of a claim does not establish that the claim is false.

20.

The flawed reasoning exhibited by the argument above is most similar to that exhibited by which one of the following arguments?

  1. Our country should attempt to

    Wrong Conclusion

    This conclusion does not challenge the truth of another claim.

    17% picked this

  2. Documents of importance to local

    Wrong Conclusion

    This conclusion does not challenge the truth of another claim.

    7% picked this

  3. Correct

    You should have your hair

    Why this is right

    This argument also contains an ad hominem attack. That the beauticians have an ulterior motive does establish that their claim is false.

    Skill tested: Parallel Flaw · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    58% picked this

  4. The committee should endorse the

    Wrong Conclusion

    This conclusion does not challenge the truth of another claim.

    13% picked this

  5. One should not borrow even

    Wrong Conclusion

    This conclusion does not challenge the truth of another claim.

    4% picked this

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