Practice Fallacy Of Affirming The Conclusion (4.1.6.1) - Rules of Inference
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Fallacy of Affirming the Conclusion

Practice - Fallacy of Affirming the Conclusion

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the structure of the fallacy of affirming the conclusion?

💡 Hint: Think about the logical relationships between premises.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of a valid argument form.

💡 Hint: Recall the patterns of valid reasoning.

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Question 1

What is an example of affirming the conclusion?

If it is raining
then the ground is wet. The ground is wet
therefore it is raining.
If you have a driver's license
you can drive. You have a driver's license
therefore you can drive.
If you wake up early
you will have time for breakfast. You woke up early
therefore you had time for breakfast.

💡 Hint: Think of relationships between cause and effect.

Question 2

True or False: The converse of a valid argument is also valid.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how argument structures work.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Construct a dialogue illustrating a scenario where a character commits the fallacy of affirming the conclusion.

💡 Hint: Focus on the reasoning flaws of the conclusions drawn.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a media argument that illustrates the fallacy of affirming the conclusion.

💡 Hint: Explore ways to critically evaluate media claims.

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