Assume That the Premise(s) of the Following Argument Are True

question 1

Multiple Choice

Assume that the premise(s) of the following argument are true. Apply the other three tests of the worthiness of an argument in their proper order: "Anthony was at risk of dying from the severe fall that he took when he was climbing. Many who had the same near-fatal experience become averse to climbing afterward. So, Anthony will surely become averse to climbing after his fall." That argument is an example of ________.

• A) a fallacy masquerading as a valid inference
• B) a fallacy masquerading as a warranted inference
• C) a fallacy of relevance
• D) a circular argument
• E) an argument that is worthy of acceptance, if the premises were in fact true

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