If media pundits accept bribes, then all credibility will vanish. If media pundits accept bribes, then national cynicism will grow. Thus, if all credibility vanishes, then national cynicism will grow.
A) This argument contains no fallacy.
B) This argument contains a fallacy of relevance.
C) This argument contains a formal fallacy.
D) This argument contains a fallacy of ambiguity.
E) This argument contains a fallacy of illicit transference.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This argument contains a formal fallacy of affirming the consequent. The argument is structured as a conditional statement, but the conclusion simply restates the consequent without providing any new evidence to establish the truth of the antecedent. The argument is therefore invalid.

If Media Pundits Accept Bribes, Then All Credibility Will Vanish