Philosophy Passage A
I will not deny that the defendant's action might seem heinous. Nevertheless,
such a competent jury cannot deny the dire circumstances of the defendant's
upbringing! Orphaned at birth, a loveless foster home, little encouragement in
either schooling or vocation: Who among us cannot understand the desperation
that such circumstances might inspire? I submit that the defendant's crime would
never have happened except for such desperate circumstances. You must acquit.
Passage A
commit a fallacy; specifically, it
commit a straw
man fallacy.
does not
does
Passage B
An advertisement for Chronos watches: "A Chronos watch isn't just a timepiece,
it's a work of art. Distinguish yourself with a Chronos today."
Passage B
man fallacy.
commit a fallacy; specifically, it
commit a straw