According to the Talking About Ethics textbook, cultural relativists often point to the diversity of ethical beliefs around the world as evidence for cultural relativism. What kind of logical fallacy is this?
A. Conflation (combining two distinct concepts into one)
B. Strawman fallacy (misrepresenting an opposing argument)
C. Begging the Question (circular reasoning)
D. Ad Hominem (attacking the person)
Answer (1)
Cultural relativists often cite the diversity of ethical beliefs as evidence for cultural relativism, which can involve circular reasoning, or begging the question. This form of reasoning assumes its conclusion without external evidence. Thus, while not a perfect fit, the argument somewhat aligns with the concept of circular reasoning. ;
