Identify the fallacy committed in the following argument. Capital punishment is morally wrong because it is ethically impermissible to inflict death as punishment for crime.

ATwo wrongs make a right

BLook who is talking

CBegging the question ✓ Correct

DScare tactics

Correct answer: (C) Begging the question

Explanation

The premise merely restates the conclusion in other words, which is begging the question.

The conclusion is that capital punishment is morally wrong.

The supporting reason says inflicting death as punishment is ethically impermissible.

Being morally wrong and being ethically impermissible amount to the same claim.

Assuming the very point to be proved as its own reason is the petitio principii.

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