Question

Dr. David Sherman of the National Skin Cancer Society reports that tanning salons pose a serious risk for skin cancer. Therefore, we should consider legislation to regulate the tanning industry.

a False dichotomy.
b. No fallacy.
c. Appeal to the people.
d. Appeal to unqualified authority.
e. False cause.

Answer 1

No fallacy

Explanation:

Fallacies are the mistaken beliefs that are unsound arguments. These fallacies are logically incorrect. These are undermining the logical arguments of validity. There are several fallacies.

These fallacies are here:

• To appeal the authority
• The appeal of the ignorance
• Appeal to the pity
• False dilemma
• Slippery slope

There is some common error in reasoning. Dr. David Sherman of the national skin cancer society reports that to tanned the salon posed a serious risk factor. Thus no fallacy legislation should be considered.