A politician argued that he was the "economy candidate" in the campaign because he understood how the economy works. He said, "Because of my economic savvy, I am the candidate who understands the economy." The politician shows the error of _____ in his form of reasoning or argumentation.
A) circular reasoning
B) argument from ignorance
C) belief perseverance
D) asserting the consequent

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The politician is using circular reasoning, as he is essentially saying that he understands the economy because of his economic savvy, but his economic savvy is based on his supposed understanding of the economy. This creates a circular argument with no real evidence or outside reasoning to support his claim.

A Politician Argued That He Was the "Economy Candidate" in the Campaign