Asked by
Percy Sowle
on Dec 25, 2024Verified
Which fallacy is committed by the following argument? People in India are Hindus, so Mother Teresa was a Hindu.
A) accident
B) appeal to emotion
C) ad hominem
D) division
E) composition
Division
A fallacy where one assumes that what is true of a whole must also be true of its parts.
Hindus
Represents individuals who follow Hinduism, one of the world's oldest religions, which is rich in rituals, philosophies, and the worship of numerous gods and goddesses.
- Assess arguments to detect incorrect reasoning pertaining to composition and division.
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Learning Objectives
- Assess arguments to detect incorrect reasoning pertaining to composition and division.