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Jasmine Garcia
on Dec 25, 2024
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Since the fallacy of composition consists of applying what is true of a part to the whole, the fallacy most clearly opposite to composition is:
A) slippery slope
B) post hoc
C) division
D) hasty generalization
E) false alternative
Fallacy Of Composition
The error of assuming what is true of a part is automatically true of the whole.
Division
A logical fallacy where one assumes that what is true of a whole must also be true of its parts.
- Acquire knowledge about the fundamental elements of the fallacy of composition and recognize its uniqueness compared to other logical errors.
- Clarify the idea behind division fallacy and detect it within arguments.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the fundamental elements of the fallacy of composition and recognize its uniqueness compared to other logical errors.
- Clarify the idea behind division fallacy and detect it within arguments.
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