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Identify the weaknesses in the following arguments, after making sure you have correctly identified the conclusion. 1. It never ceases to amaze me that so many scientists deny that the miracles reported in the Bible actually took place. After all, science itself has presented us with many miracles, such as lasers, antibiotics, computers, and space flight. Since scientists accept that these modern miracles actually exist, they should accept that biblical miracles also actually occurred. 2. The choice confronting us is clear. Do we want a defense policy that relies upon the threat of nuclear annihilation to deter aggression, or do we want a non-aligned foreign policy that is aimed at reducing international tensions? It is obvious that we should reject the first alternative since it embodies a dangerous and outmoded cold war mentality, and that we should therefore adopt a non-aligned foreign policy.

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The aspect that has been discussed in the given statement is an example of the fallacy of equivocation. The fallacy of equivocation is outlined based on the term miracle. In this aspect, the miracle is used in both the domain of science and the incidence reported in the Bible. However, the usage of the term miracle is used in an ambiguous manner which is completely different in both cases.

Identify the weaknesses in the following arguments, after making sure you have correctly identified the conclusion. 1. It never ceases to amaze me that so many scientists deny that the miracles...

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