Question

Which idea in this excerpt uses fallacious reasoning?

Answer 1

Answer:

The relationship between slave and slaveowner is "the most solid and durable foundation on which to rear free and stable political institutions."

Explanation:

The idea above uses fallacious reasoning for the argument it ufolds is erronous. The topic that is stated is the relationship between slaves and slaveowners. Then, it jumps onto a quoted generalisation that claims that this relation is solid enough to set the grounds to build stable political institutions.  The statements do not explain what  is understood by  a solid relationship between slaves and slaveowners. Besides, the relationship between these two parties is set using social categories that make it evident that there is a power relationship between them: the slave and the one who owns him / her. This fact is far from making any relationship solid and stable. What is more, the claim includes opinion language such as:  most solid and durable ; and stable.

Answer 2

The correct answer is:
The relationship between slave and slaveowner is "the most solid and durable foundation on which to rear free and stable political institutions."

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