Question

read the paragraph from \for the equal rights amendment\. this is what it comes down to: artificial distinctions between persons must be wiped out of the law. legal discrimination between the sexes is, in almost every instance, founded on outmoded views of society and the pre - scientific beliefs about psychology and physiology. it is time to sweep away these relics of the past and set future generations free of them. in this paragraph, shirley chisholm commits the logical fallacy of __________, because she fails to explain how getting rid of the past beliefs and practices will \set future generations free.\ which option most accurately completes the sentence? for the equal rights amendment wishful thinking circular argument flattery consequences of belief

Explanation:

Wishful thinking is assuming something is true because one wishes it to be, without proper evidence. Chisholm states a desired outcome (freeing future generations) without showing how it will be achieved. A circular argument repeats the claim as evidence for itself. Flattery is excessive praise. Consequences of belief is not a standard logical - fallacy name here.

Answer:

A. wishful thinking