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isna
Aug 1, 2013, 10:16 AM
Is the example below a fallacy of loaded presupposition?
"Imagine that a genre of music emerged that had
interesting music but whose lyrics and accompanying videos were
entirely devoted to the denigration of a particular race and the
superiority of another. I doubt that we would believe that self-described
nonracist people listened only for the artistry of the music and ignored
the lyrics"

Thanks!

isna
Aug 1, 2013, 10:20 AM
Which fallacy has been used here? Please identify
The state cannot prevent us from corrupting our character, nor
Should it. However, that does not prevent me, as an individual, from
Deploring the corruption of character in rap. We make a decision
When we choose to listen to music. The choice to persistently listen
To a form of music that celebrates thugs, violence, drug dealing,
Crass materialism, and the denigration of women shows a
Corruption of character and deserves moral censure.

teacherjenn4
Aug 1, 2013, 05:40 PM
This sounds like homework. You'll need to post your answer here and someone will come along to comment on it.