Answer to Question #240846 in Philosophy for Esubalew

Question

Read the following arguments carefully and identify the specific fallacy committed by
giving a brief explanation for your answer. And write “no fallacy” if the argument is not
fallacious (1 each).
1. All philosophers are rational, spiritual, and loving beings given that all men are rational,
spiritual, and loving beings and all philosophers are men.
2. The international community boldly claims that children in conflict-prone regions bear
humanitarian attention and assistance. Children in Tigray region are undernourished and
suffering a lot due to the war taking place. The community utters that every concerned
agency can send food to World Food Organization (WFO). Therefore, all agencies are
required to send any donation to WFO.

Answer 1

1. All philosophers are rational, spiritual, and loving beings given that all men are rational,

spiritual, and loving beings and all philosophers are men. No fallacy.

2. The international community boldly claims that children in conflict-prone regions bear

humanitarian attention and assistance. Children in Tigray region are undernourished and

suffering a lot due to the war taking place. The community utters that every concerned

agency can send food to World Food Organization (WFO). Therefore, all agencies are

required to send any donation to WFO.

Fallacy: All agencies are

required to send any donation to WFO.