The statement, "We need to control cyberporn because it currently is unregulated," is an example of which of the following?
A)A weak analogy
B)A false dichotomy
C)Irrelevant reasoning
D)Circular reasoning

Question

The statement, "We need to control cyberporn because it currently is unregulated," is an example of which of the following?
A)A weak analogy
B)A false dichotomy
C)Irrelevant reasoning
D)Circular reasoning

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement is an example of circular reasoning because it assumes what it is trying to prove. It suggests that cyberporn needs to be controlled because it is unregulated, essentially saying it needs regulation because it lacks regulation, without providing a substantive reason for why the regulation is necessary.

The Statement, "We Need to Control Cyberporn Because It Currently