EAS Logic 5.2

What is circular reasoning?

• Claiming a small action will lead to extreme consequences without evidence.

• Presenting only two options when more possibilities exist.

• A question that assumes something unproven.

• An argument that repeats itself by assuming the conclusion is true without proof.

Which of the following is an example of a loaded question?

• Why do you keep denying the proof of global warming?

• This vitamin is healthy because it’s good for you.

• Either you support nuclear energy, or you want to ruin the environment.

• If we explore Mars, we’ll spend all our money and ignore Earth’s problems.

What does the either/or fallacy do?

• It presents only two options when more possibilities exist.

• It claims a small action will lead to extreme consequences.

• It assumes the conclusion is true without proof.

• It assumes something unproven.

Which example illustrates a slippery slope argument?

• If we test one new medicine, soon we’ll be experimenting on humans without rules.

• You either believe in evolution, or you’re against science.

• The theory of gravity is true because it explains why things fall.

• When did you stop trusting scientific experiments?

What is a characteristic of a loaded question?

• It repeats the conclusion.

• It hides an assumption.

• It claims extreme consequences.

• It presents only two options.

Identify the fallacy: 'Either you support nuclear energy, or you want to ruin the environment.'

• Circular Reasoning

• Either/Or

• Loaded Question

• Slippery Slope

What is the main issue with circular reasoning?

• It assumes the conclusion is true without proof.

• It presents only two options.

• It assumes something unproven.

• It claims a small action will lead to extreme consequences.

Which fallacy is present in the statement: 'If we explore Mars, we’ll spend all our money and ignore Earth’s problems.'?

• Circular Reasoning

• Slippery Slope

• Loaded Question

• Either/Or

What does a slippery slope argument assume?

• One step causes a big disaster.

• Something unproven is true.

• Only two options exist.

• The conclusion is true without proof.

Identify the fallacy: 'The theory of gravity is true because it explains why things fall.'

• Slippery Slope

• Either/Or

• Loaded Question

• Circular Reasoning