In the following argument which fallacy is committed: 1. The decision as to what courses should be required of all university students should be left to the faculty senate. 2. If students are given a voice in this matter it won't be long before the students dictate who should be hired and fired. 3. In no time they'll take over the administrative functions as well, and the university will collapse.

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Michaela Burns

21 July, 15:56

In the following argument which fallacy is committed: 1. The decision as to what courses should be required of all university students should be left to the faculty senate. 2. If students are given a voice in this matter it won't be long before the students dictate who should be hired and fired. 3. In no time they'll take over the administrative functions as well, and the university will collapse.

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Julien Keith · Answer 1

- Slippery slope fallacy.

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A logical fallacy exemplifies flawed or faulty reasoning that functions to disprove the logic of the argument. The given argument displays 'slippery slope fallacy' that implies an error where a small (minor) and less significant initial steps leading to a crucial, considerable, and significant effect or event. Similarly, in the given example, the argument begins with a peripheral step 'what courses should be required of all university students' leading to a serious and notable effect 'university will collapse'. Thus, the argument reflects 'slippery slope fallacy'.