http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/fallacies.html#18
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Question
would you say this passage is begging the question fallacies
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After reading: I think this is my conclusion to my answered (Begging the question)
In the passage you provided, there is no circularity or assumption of the conclusion. Instead, it presents an explanation of how capital punishment may potentially impact murder rates based on the concept of general deterrence theory. The passage suggests that by increasing the perceived risk of apprehension and punishment for crime, potential offenders may be deterred from committing murder. This is a hypothesis that can be investigated and tested through empirical research.
To determine whether this explanation is valid, one would need to look at studies, data, and research on the topic to evaluate the effectiveness of capital punishment as a deterrent for murder. It is important to consider various factors, such as the specific context, cultural differences, social and economic conditions, and alternative explanations.