Question

Mr. Quigley, who is a lobbyist for the oil industry, says that the government should subsidize oil exploration. In view of Mr. Quigley's credentials, it follows that the government should certainly do this. a. Appeal to unqualified authority. b. Argument against the person, circumstantial. c. Begging the question. d. False cause. e. No fallacy.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A: Appeal to unqualified authority

Explanation:

Fallacies of Weak Induction

This is said to take place only occurs the premises used as provided to support for a conclusion, but it is not enough to believe the conclusion.

Types of Fallacies of Weak Induction

1. Appeal to Unqualified Authority, 2. Appeal to Ignorance

3. Hasty Generalization

4. False Cause

5. Slippery Slope

6. Weak Analogy

Appeal to Unqualified Authority

In this type of appeal, an arguer used a statement made by another person as a form of evidence for a conclusion, and usually, that person is not qualified to to make such a statement. It is also defined as when the arguer appeals to an inappropriate or unqualified authority or expert as the basis for accepting a conclusion, therefore the viewpoint of such an individual that is raised is said to be logically irrelevant. It is only when an appeal to a legitimate expert such as eye-witness in court case etc. then it is a type of inductive argument.