The described statement might seem valid in some circumstances, yet, when considered through the lens of logical argumentation, it becomes evident that the statement contains a logical fallacy. Specifically, the use of the ad hominem claim makes a claim logically unsound. By appealing to a single person as an authority, the author of the argument posits that the reasoning used by Peter Lynch is the ultimate truth that immediately makes the decision to invest fully legitimate. The example above omits the possibility that Peter Lynch may be misinformed, coerced into promoting the investment, or simply making a mistake in his calculations. As a result, the claim above turns into a potentially fallacious argument that does not align with the basic principles of logic.
For the following claims, write one paragraph identifying the logical flaw: If mutual fund guru Peter Lynch recommends this investment, I think we ought to buy it.
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Academic.Tips. 2021. "For the following claims, write one paragraph identifying the logical flaw: If mutual fund guru Peter Lynch recommends this investment, I think we ought to buy it." July 9, 2021. https://academic.tips/question/for-the-following-claims-write-one-paragraph-identifying-the-logical-flaw-if-mutual-fund-guru-peter-lynch-recommends-this-investment-i-think-we-ought-to-buy-it/.
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