For each of the following arguments, conclude whether the reasoning is correct or flawed in some way. If the reasoning is flawed, classify the faulty reasoning as circular reasoning, paradox or false premise.
- Living a happy life is my top priority because nothing is as important as being happy.
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The reasoning is flawed as it contains circular reasoning. The argument assumes that living a happy life is the top priority because nothing is as important as being happy, but does not provide any evidence or justification for this assumption.
For each of the following arguments, conclude whether the reasoning is correct or flawed in some way. If the reasoning is flawed, classify the faulty reasoning as circular reasoning, paradox or false premise.
- All triangles have 3 sides so an Isosceles triangle must have 3 sides.
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The reasoning is flawed due to the false premise. While it is true that all triangles have 3 sides, the argument incorrectly assumes that an Isosceles triangle must also have 3 sides, when in fact, an Isosceles triangle is defined as having two sides of equal length, but it still maintains the requirement of having 3 sides.
For each of the following arguments, conclude whether the reasoning is correct or flawed in some way. If the reasoning is flawed, classify the faulty reasoning as circular reasoning, paradox or false premise.
- The following statement is true. The previous statement is false.
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The reasoning is flawed due to the paradox. The statement creates a paradox by contradicting itself and creates a loop where the truth of one statement relies on the truth of the other, leading to an inconsistency.
For each of the following arguments, conclude whether the reasoning is correct or flawed in some way. If the reasoning is flawed, classify the faulty reasoning as circular reasoning, paradox or false premise.
- All adults love to drink coffee. I guess that means once I am older, I will love to drink coffee too.
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