Identify the fallacy in the following argument: "According to Kant, we ought to do our duty. As a member of a fraternity, I have a sworn duty to stand by my brothers. Therefore, it would be unethical for me to testify against my brothers in the upcoming rape trial."
A) equivocation
B) irrelevant conclusion
C) popular appeal
D) begging the question

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fallacy is equivocation, as the term "duty" is used in two different senses: Kant's moral duty and the fraternity's duty, which are not necessarily the same.

Identify the Fallacy in the Following Argument: "According to Kant