A writer argues: 'Everyone reads this newspaper, so its reports must be reliable.' Which weakness does this argument have?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. It appeals to popularity
- Step 1: Test whether the premise supports the conclusion. How many people read a paper tells nothing about whether its reports are true. Answer: It appeals to popularity. Why not the others: No expert is cited and no person is attacked, and no definition is used.
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