When evaluating ideological arguments, perhaps the most important of the four tests of the acceptability of an argument is the test of ________.
A) the truthfulness of the premises
B) logical strength
C) relevance
D) non-circularity

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The truthfulness of the premises is crucial because if the premises of an argument are not true, the conclusion drawn from them, regardless of how logically sound or relevant the argument may seem, is built on a flawed foundation. This makes the truthfulness of the premises the most important test when evaluating ideological arguments.

When Evaluating Ideological Arguments, Perhaps the Most Important of the Four