Question

Which text from Reagan’s speech, “Remarks on East-West Relations at Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin,” is an example of fallacious reasoning?

Question 4 options:

"There is one sign the Soviets can make that would be unmistakable, that would advance dramatically the cause of freedom and peace."


"Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"


"In the 1950s Khrushchev predicted: 'We will bury you.'"


"While we pursue these arms reductions, I pledge to you that we will maintain the capacity to deter Soviet aggression at any level at which it might occur."

Answer 1

wrong

Answer 2

please choose a different answer

Answer 3

The example of fallacious reasoning from Reagan's speech would be:

**"In the 1950s Khrushchev predicted: 'We will bury you.'"**

This statement relies on an appeal to fear and historical context rather than presenting a logical argument. It suggests that because Khrushchev made a threatening statement, the current context of East-West relations is dire, which can be seen as a slippery slope fallacy. It implies a direct and inevitable consequence based on a past statement without providing evidence that such a scenario will undoubtedly occur.