Answer to Question #246730 in Macroeconomics for Mony

Question

CHAD: “None of the COVID-19 vaccines in Canada has full Health Canada approval, and if you get injured from the vaccines, then the pharmaceutical companies are not liable. Furthermore, the vaccines do not prevent against the spread of coronavirus, though they may reduce symptoms. However, their efficacy wanes after a few months.” VIRGO: “Vaccines have helped humanity to conquer diseases like typhus and smallpox. Why are you saying that vaccines don’t help at all?” Which logical fallacy does Virgo commit? (A) Argument from authority. (B) Ad Hominem. (C) Post Hoc Ergo Procter Hoc. (D) Straw Man

Answer 1

Solution:

The correct answer is (A) Argument from authority.

 

An argument from authority also called argumentum ad verecundiam, is a form of argument in which the opinion of an authority on a topic is used as evidence to support an argument.