What Is the Fallacy Used in the Following Passage? "John

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the fallacy used in the following passage? "John argues that active euthanasia is sometimes morally acceptable. But we can reject out of hand anything he has to say because he's an ultraconservative."

• A) equivocation
• B) begging the question
• C) appeal to authority
• D) appeal to the person

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Definitions:

K-selected Species

Species characterized by long gestation periods, few offspring, and substantial parental care, typically adapting to stable environments where competition is high.

Density

The measure of mass per unit volume of a substance, or in a biological context, the number of individuals living in a given area.

R-selected Species

species that produce many offspring, each of which is relatively unlikely to survive to adulthood.

Specialists

Professionals or organisms with a focus on a particular area of study or skill, often resulting in increased efficiency or knowledge in that area.