Asked by
Hakimm Azhar
on Dec 25, 2024Verified
Which fallacy is committed by the following argument? The Sun has eight planets and many asteroids, so it is likely that all stars have planets and asteroids.
A) composition
B) accident
C) appeal to ignorance
D) hasty generalization
E) begging the question
Hasty Generalization
A logical fallacy where a conclusion is reached on the basis of insufficient evidence, generalizing too quickly from too little information.
Composition
The fallacy of inferring that a whole has a property merely because its parts have that property.
- Discern and acknowledge multiple varieties of fallacious reasoning.
- Analyze arguments for fallacious reasoning related to composition and division.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Discern and acknowledge multiple varieties of fallacious reasoning.
- Analyze arguments for fallacious reasoning related to composition and division.