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A ChallengeReasoning

Fallacy Detective Ch 4-12

QuestionAnswer
Red Herring Fallacy Introducing an irrelevant point into an argument
Special Pleading Using a double standard or arguing for an unjustified exception
Ad Hominem Attacking an opponent's character or his motives for believing something instead of disproving his argument
Genetic Fallacy Condemning an argument because of where it began, how it began, or who began it
Tu Quoque (you too) Dismissing another person's viewpoint on an issue because the speaker is inconsistent in that very thing
Faulty Appeal to Authrity Appealing to the authority of someone who has no special knowledge in the area he is discussing
Appeal to the People Claiming one's view point is correct just because many other people agree with it
Straw Man Changing or exaggerating an opponent's position to make it easier to refute
Grizzly bears can't be dangerous - they look so cute! This is an example of a Red Herring.
We're not gambling! It's Bingo, not poker. We're not using a deck of cards. This is an example of Special Pleading.
I know everyone thinks Einstein was brilliant, but I don't think he was because he clearly never combed his hair. This is an example of Ad hominem.
Bert: I will never wear a belt because the military is evil and belts came from the military. I will therefore never wear a belt. This is an example of Genetic Fallacy.
Fred: Don't smoke. It's a bad habit & will cause you all kinds of problems. Jake: Don't tell me not to smoke. You do it, too. This is an example of Tu Quoque.
My favorite singer says that the best political candidate is Jim Bob, so I am voting for him next time. This is an example of Faulty Appeal to Authority.
Politician: My opponent says a border wall will keep our country safer, despite the fact that 76% of people believe it will not keep our country safer. This is an example of Appeal to the People.
You think we should buy a new car since this one isn't working? We don't have the $$ to throw around for a new Porsche! This is an example of Straw Man.
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