Which of the Following Arguments Commits the Fallacy of Begging

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments commits the fallacy of begging the question?

• A)Turtles are reptiles because turtles have scales.
• B)Society has an obligation to support the needy because people who cannot provide for themselves have a right to the resources of the community.
• C)The Library of Congress should construct an additional building because the existing buildings are too small for the library's growing collection.
• D)Swimming across the English Channel is a bad idea because the English Channel is difficult to swim.
• E)The signs of the Zodiac should be renamed because they have had the same names for thousands of years.

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