Which Fallacy of Logical Structure Is Committed by the Following

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which fallacy of logical structure is committed by the following argument? There were no Europeans in the Americas in the 15th century, so Christopher Columbus wasn't in the Americas in the 15th century.

• A)begging the question
• B)equivocation
• C)appeal to ignorance
• D)diversion
• E)none

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Definitions:

Connectives

Logical operators used in logic to connect propositions or statements, such as "and," "or," "if...then," and "not."

Main Connective

The logical function within a complex statement that dictates the entire statement's truth status.

Symbolic Notation

A system of symbols and operators used to express logical, mathematical, or specific domain concepts in a concise and standardized form.

Atomic Statements

The simplest type of statement that cannot be broken down into smaller statements, often representing a single fact or assertion.