Which of the following is an example of an argument that commits the fallacy of begging the question?
A) "Sue will get an A only if she passes the final. I know she passed the final, so she must have got an A. "
B) "We must not give in to the demands of terrorists. To do so would be cowardly, not brave."
C) "We must believe that they are the children of the gods, for how can we doubt the word of the children
Of the gods?"
D) "Each of us has an obligation to feed children. How can you look into the eyes of a starving child and tell her you won't give her any food?"

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The argument in choice C assumes the conclusion within the premise, which is a characteristic of begging the question. It assumes they are children of the gods to prove they are children of the gods.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an Argument