EVALUATING FALLACIOUS ARGUMENTS

Question #1




Greg- Michael Donovan's Critical Thinking class will be easy.

Marcia- Are you sure?

Greg- I'm pretty sure. Jan told me so.

Marcia- Did she take his Critical Thinking class?

Greg- No, but she took a Psychology class.


When Greg says, "I'm pretty sure [Michael Donovan's Critical Thinking class will be easy]. Jan told me so" the argument is illustrating which Fallacy of Evidence?




THE ANSWER IS:

Inappropriate Appeal to Authority