Question
Logical Reasoning Question on Syllogisms
Many people argue that the death penalty deters murder. However, the notorious killer Tom Hanks deliberately moved to a state that imposes the death penalty just before embarking on a series of ferocious murders. Thus, it seems clear that the existence of the death penalty does not serve as a deterrent to murder. The argument above may best be characterized as:
A
an appeal to emotion.
B
a flawed analogy.
C
a general conclusion based on a specific example.
D
circular reasoning.
Answer
a general conclusion based on a specific example.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): a general conclusion based on a specific example.