Which Fallacy Is Committed by the Following Argument? There Is

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which fallacy is committed by the following argument? There is probably no life on Mars because most people agree that there isn't.

• A)division
• B)false alternative
• C)appeal to majority
• D)slippery slope
• E)ad hominem

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