Comte De Buffon's Classification Schemes Assumed That Anyone Who Differed

question 4

Multiple Choice

Comte de Buffon's classification schemes assumed that anyone who differed from the following group was abnormal:

• A) American
• B) African
• C) European
• D) British

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Definitions:

Hypothetical Syllogism

A form of logical argument where two conditional statements are followed by a conclusion that is logically inferred from them.

Fallacy

An erroneous argument or reasoning, often due to a misuse or misunderstanding of logic.

Antecedent

The first part of a conditional statement, the "if" part, upon which the consequent depends.

Pure Hypothetical

A speculative assumption or scenario, often used in reasoning, that is not grounded in known facts or current reality.