Question

_1. Identify the logical fallacy committed by the argument below

Electrons are in superposition. We are made up of electrons. Therefore, we are in superposition.

A. Fallacy of Division

B. Conjunction Fallacy

C. Fallacy of Accident

D. Fallacy of Composition

2. Identify the logical fallacy committed by the argument below

Since its founding in 1947, The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most all-time winningest teams in the NBA. Therefore, Alex Caruso, current Los Angeles Laker point guard, is one of the most all-time winningest players.

A. Ad Hominem

B. Fallacy of Accident

C. Conjunction Fallacy

D. Weak Analogy

E. Fallacy of Division

F. Fallacy of Composition

Answer 1

Question1:

Fallacy of accident is a valid but unsound argument occurring in a statistical syllogism (an argument based on a generalization) when an exception to a rule of thumb is ignored. ===> C. Fallacy of Accident

Question (2)

A weak analogy occurs when a person draws a comparison between two concepts, situations, or things to link them together in an argument, even though the connection between the two is not strong enough to make the case.

===> D. Weak Analogy