Mon 3 Mar, 2014 12:43 pm - Thank you all for responding.
It is a question in one of our course exercises, and has caused huge debate.I first thought Argumentum ad Verecundiam but then changed to Petitio Principii. So, I... (view)
Mon 3 Mar, 2014 08:52 am - How does one identify fallacies in the more complex arguments? Are there keywords? any tips? Are fallacies containing the use of "God" and/or the "Bible" as evidence always... (view)
Mon 3 Mar, 2014 08:38 am - Thanks so much for your insight and opinions.
Would it be appeal to authority if it were just the following?
The theory of evolution cannot be true. The Bible says the world was created in... (view)
Mon 3 Mar, 2014 03:26 am - In your opinion, is this an example of a Begging the Question or an Appeal to Authority fallacy? And why?
“The theory of evolution cannot be true. The Bible says the world was created in... (view)