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Percy Sowle
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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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