Which is NOT an example of a logical fallacy?

A) attacking another person's position
B) accepting a slippery slope argument
C) begging
D) making hasty generalizations

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Which is NOT an example of a logical fallacy?A)  attacking another person's positionB)  accepting a slippery slope argumentC)  beggingD)  making hasty generalizations

Rohini Arora · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Attacking another person's position, often referred to as an ad hominem attack, is not inherently a logical fallacy. It becomes a fallacy only when the attack on the person is used to undermine their argument without addressing the argument itself. The other options (B, C, D) are examples of logical fallacies: slippery slope, begging the question (assuming the conclusion in the premise), and hasty generalizations, respectively.

Which is NOT an example of a logical fallacy?

A) attacking another person's position
B) accepting a slippery slope argument
C) begging
D) making hasty generalizations

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