If an Argument Commits the Fallacy of Begging the Question

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Multiple Choice

If an argument commits the fallacy of begging the question, must all of its premises appear in the conclusion?

• A)No, as long as all of the conclusions are also premises.
• B)No, as long as at least one premise appears in the conclusion.
• C)No, as long as the premises that don't appear in the conclusion are false.
• D)No, as long as the premises that don't appear in the conclusion are true.
• E)Yes, because otherwise the fallacy would not be committed.

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