Eighteenth-century moralist: You should

Answer choices

1. A

   Wrong Flaw9% picked this

   draws a conclusion that simply restates a claim presented in support

   This describes a circular argument, but the conclusion does not simply restate a premise.

   9%
2. B

   Too Strong6% picked this

   takes for granted that the acquisition of expensive tastes will lead

   This describes a possible further drawback of acquiring expensive new tastes, but one that the argument does not assume.

   6%
3. C

   Wrong Flaw1% picked this

   uses the inherently vague term "sensations" without providing a definition of

   The term “sensations” is stated only once in the argument. For this answer to correctly describe the flaw, the term “sensations” would need to be used more than once and with more than one meaning in those uses.

   1%
4. D

   Wrong Flaw10% picked this

   mistakes a cause of acquisition of expensive tastes for an effect of acquisition

   The argument does not mistakenly reverse a causal relationship.

   10%
5. E

   Correct74% picked this

   rejects trying to achieve a goal because of the cost of achieving it, without considering the

   Why this is right

   This correctly points out that the argument only considers the drawbacks associated with acquiring expensive new tastes without considering any of the advantages of doing so.

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

   74%