Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
I had to speak out against the proposed noise pollution ordinance. Citizens would obviously prefer a thriving city over a silent, stagnant one.
A: circular reasoning: an argument that supports a claim with the claim itself
B: bandwagon fallacy: the assumption that the popular choice is automatically correct
C: false dichotomy: an argument that presents only two choices when more options exist
The text argues that either a city allows noise pollution or it is silent and stagnant. However, it is possible for a city to reduce noise pollution and still thrive. This illustrates a type of logical fallacy known as a false dichotomy.