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1. Some Improper Forms: Fallacies of Relevance - Appeal to Novelty or Tradition Another common type of fallacy is the Appeal to Novelty or Tradition. Fallacies of this type occur when an argument attempts to justify the acceptance of a belief or practice simply on the basis of the fact that the belief or practice is new and different (in the case of an Appeal to Novelty), or else is a long-held belief or practice (in the case of an Appeal to Tradition). Both of these appeals make the same mistake of reasoning from a claim about how long people have believed a view to a claim about the truth of the view. However, how long people have believed something is irrelevant to its truth. Sometimes long-held beliefs turn out to be false. Similarly, sometimes new ideas turn out to be bad or false ideas. Consider each of the following argumentative passages and determine (1) whether its premises provide sufficiently relevant support for the conclusion and (ii) whether, specifically, it commits the fallacy of Appeal to Novelty or Tradition. (Note: It is possible for a single argument to commit more than one type of fallacy.) Use the dropdown menus to indicate your answer. Of course the teacher's union is going to be opposed to merit pay for teachers. Despite anything else they might try to tell you, the teachers are just worried about their own jobs. This passage I don't drink too much! The men in my family have always been heavy drinkers. This passage provide sufficiently relevant premises; specifically, it This passage provide sufficiently relevant premises; specifically, it commit the fallacy of Appeal to Novelty or Tradition. Instances of tax evasion are increasing at a steady rate. There is one obvious conclusion: we should abolish the Internal Revenue Service immediately. provide sufficiently relevant premises; specifically, it commit the fallacy of Appeal to Novelty or Tradition. commit the fallacy of Appeal to Novelty or Tradition.
The leader of the student organization argues that we must have more student participation in the administration's decision-making process. But we have to reject such proposals to let the students run the school. If her suggestion is implemented, chaos will ensue. Teachers and administrators will have no authority, and the school will no longer be a place of learning. This passage provide sufficiently relevant premises; specifically, it This passage The law in this state allows every citizen over the age of 18 to vote. So, since Sally is a citizen of this state and will turn 18 before the next gubernatorial election, she will be free to vote for our next governor. commit the fallacy of Appeal to Novelty or Tradition. provide sufficiently relevant premises; specifically, it commit the fallacy of Appeal to Novelty or Tradition.