Here is an 'argument' I remember hearing that I really like. I have taken some liberties to try and make it stronger.
P1: Reading educational books can lead to knowledge
P2: Knowledge leads to power
P2: Power leads to corruption
P3:Corruption is a crime
C: If you read educational books, you will be committing a crime.
Thus, I should no longer read my logic book, or else I might risk committing a crime.
Isn't the knowledge of knowing that knowledge is a crime also a crime?
ReplyDeleteI think this commits a slippery slope fallacy. It's unlikely that being well read and knowledgeable puts one at a disposition for corruption.
ReplyDeleteCool argument, lets make textbooks illegal! Lol just kidding. I think people could use this kind of argument (slippery slope) to their advantage if people dont pay attention. Its probably commonly made by politicians to deceive the public. Therefore, I wont listen to any politician.
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