Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Non- observation and illicit generalization
The correct answer is Non- observation and illicit generalization. - Many people die on bed. Do not, therefore, lie on the bed is an example of the Fallacy of Non- observation and illicit generalization.
- Non- observation:
- In this type of fallacy, we overlook the instances, which are relevant for the investigation.
- Illicit generalization:
- It is also called the Hasty or Overgeneralization Fallacy.
- In this fallacy, the person assumes the conclusion is true based on small evidence.
- Example: Recently, some beggars in the street path looted a man. All beggars are just as clever behind innocent faces.
- This example shows that based on one piece of evidence the person concludes all beggars as thieves and criminals.
- Such type of fallacy must be avoided as it will be dangerous.
- Four Terms:
- Quaternion Terminorum is a Latin term meaning Fallacy of four terms.
- This fallacy occurs when a syllogism has 4 terms rather than 3.
- It includes statistical syllogism, hypothetical syllogism, and categorical syllogism.
- Example: All men are robots, All robots are cars, All cars are buses.
- In this example, there are four terms: Men, Robots, Cars, and Buses.
- This makes the statement invalid as it requires one term common to both premises.
- Composition:
- It is the reverse of the Fallacy of Division.
- In this fallacy, what is true or correct about some parts of an object, then it is applied to whole parts of the object.
- Example: Because all of the components of this car are heavy, then the car itself must also be heavy.
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