1. CheckPoint: Identifying Fallacies
• Resource: Ch. 6 End-of-Chapter Exercises and the Answers, Suggestions, and Tips for Triangle Exercises section of Critical Thinking
• Complete Exercise 6-6 on pp. 194-196 of Critical Thinking. You are not required to complete questions displaying a triangle symbol.
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identify any example of fallacies in the following passages. tell why you think this are fallacies, and identify which category they belong in.
Some christians and other groups are portesting against the placing, on federal property near the white house, of a set of plastic figurines representing a devout Jewish family in ancient Judaea. The protestors would of course deny that they are driven by any anti-semitic motivation. Still, we wonder: would they raise the same oblsections(of unconstitutionality, etc.) if the scene depicted a modern, secularized Gentile family?
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To identify fallacies, you need to be familiar with common logical errors or misleading arguments that people make. Here's a step-by-step approach to completing Exercise 6-6 on identifying fallacies:
1. Read each question carefully, ensuring you understand the argument being presented.
2. Analyze the argument's structure, premises, and conclusion. Make note of any potential weaknesses or flaws.
3. Identify any patterns or characteristics in the argument that align with known fallacies.
4. Cross-reference the argument's characteristics with the list of fallacies provided in the chapter or in your course materials.
5. Determine the most appropriate fallacy that matches the argument's flaws.
6. Explain why you believe the identified fallacy applies to the argument.
7. Write down your answer to each question, indicating both the question number and your identified fallacy.
Remember, this exercise is designed to test your understanding of fallacies, so it's important to provide clear and concise explanations for your answers. If you're unsure about a particular question or fallacy, you may refer to the Answers, Suggestions, and Tips for Triangle Exercises section of the Critical Thinking resource or consult with your instructor or classmates for further clarification.
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