Which Subjectivist Fallacy Is Committed in the Following Argument? Michael

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which subjectivist fallacy is committed in the following argument? Michael Palin: Well an argument's not the same as contradiction.
John Cleese: Can be.
Michael Palin: No, it can't! An argument is a connected series of statements that establish a definite proposition.
John Cleese: No it isn't.
Michael Palin: Yes, it is! It isn't just contradiction!
John Cleese: Look, if I argue with you, I must take up a contrary position.
(Monty Python's Flying Circus, "Argument Clinic")

• A)subjectivism
• B)appeal to majority
• C)appeal to emotion
• D)appeal to force
• E)none

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