Copernicus demonstrated that the earth was not the center of the solar system. We now know that our solar system is not the cent
er of our galaxy, and that our galaxy is not the center of the universe. So let me suggest that in all probability none of us should take ourselves so seriously that we think we are the center of everything. The previous passage is best described as: (a) a way of reminding people not to take themselves too seriously (b) a valid inference (c) a fallacious argument masquerading as valid (d) a blatant misinterpretation of Copernicus
Answer: the correct answer is (c) a fallacious argument masquerading as valid.
Explanation:
Fallacious Argument.- An argument that sometimes fools human reasoning, but is not logically valid. It is crucial to remember that reasoning from definitions and facts to conclusions is fundamentally different from reasoning about definitions.
