Tom Larsen Could Not Have Written This Fine Term Paper

question 259

Multiple Choice

Tom Larsen could not have written this fine term paper. Tom is as stupid as the day is long, and he can't put three words together to form an intelligent sentence.

• A) Argument against the person, abusive.
• B) No fallacy.
• C) Appeal to pity.
• D) Accident.
• E) Argument against the person, circumstantial.

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Definitions:

Legal Positivism

A school of thought in philosophy of law which holds that laws are rules made by human beings and that there is no inherent or necessary connection between law and morality.

Defamation

The act of damaging someone's good reputation through false statements, either spoken (slander) or written (libel).

Civil Law

A legal system that is based on written statutes and codes, as opposed to common law, which is based on judicial decisions and precedent.

Criminal Law

The body of law dealing with actions considered harmful or offensive against the public, society, or the state, subject to punishment such as imprisonment or fines.