Which of the following assertions is a fallacy of composition?
A) Statements that are true during prosperity are necessarily true during depression.
B) What is good for the individual is necessarily good for the group.
C) An event that precedes another is necessarily the cause of the latter.
D) Intentions need NOT coincide with actions.

Question

Which of the following assertions is a fallacy of composition?  
A) Statements that are true during prosperity are necessarily true during depression. 
B) What is good for the individual is necessarily good for the group. 
C) An event that precedes another is necessarily the cause of the latter. 
D) Intentions need NOT coincide with actions.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The assertion that what is good for the individual is necessarily good for the group is a fallacy of composition, as what is good for one person may not be good for the group as a whole. It assumes that what is true for one part must be true for the whole, which is not always the case.

Which of the Following Assertions Is a Fallacy of Composition