"The policy must be right because it is government policy, and government policy is always right." This argument is
Correct answer: A. circular, assuming what it sets out to prove
- A. circular, assuming what it sets out to prove
- B. based on strong evidence
- C. a false dilemma
- D. an appeal to emotion
Explanation
The conclusion is smuggled into the premise, so the argument goes round in a circle and offers no independent support. Circular reasoning is also called begging the question. A sound argument must rest on premises that can be accepted without already accepting the conclusion.
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