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:

Deceptive Intent

Deceptive Intent refers to the purposeful act of misleading or causing someone to believe a falsehood as truth.

Lying

The act of deliberately making a false statement or representation with the intention to deceive.

Nonverbal Behaviors

Communication methods other than verbal language, including body language, gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact.

Lying

The act of communicating false information to others, often with the intent to deceive or mislead.