An attack on the person, or the character of the person, rather than his or her arguments or opinions.

A fallacious argument that appeals to the popularity of the claim as a reason to accept it. In Latin, ad populum means, "appeal to the people."

An argument that assumes that the premise of the claim is true. This is a type of circular reasoning.

A fallacious argument that restates the argument or claim rather than proving it

This is an argument that is based on a misleading comparison.

Hasty Generalizations

A conclusion, or a claim, that is based on insufficient evidence. This happens when the arguer rushes to a conclusion before having enough relevant facts.

This type of fallacy occurs when a conclusion does not follow from its premises. In Latin non-sequitur means, "it does not follow."

Post hoc ergo proper hoc

This logical fallacy occurs when it is assumed that one thing caused another when the two events happen sequentially. In Latin, post hoc ergo propter hoc means, "after this, therefore because of this." Shortened to post hoc.

This is a logical fallacy that is a diversion tactic that leads people away from the key or real issues. To create a red herring, people will oppose arguments rather than addressing them. Leads the reader or audience to a false conclusion.

This fallacy occurs when a person argues that an event will inevitable happen without providing any examples that this may happen. In most cases, a series of steps is intentionally left out.

This logical fallacy happens when someone oversimplifies or misrepresents another person's argument in order to make it easier to attack.

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Logical Fallacies

Term	Definition
Ad hominem	An attack on the person, or the character of the person, rather than his or her arguments or opinions.
Ad populum	A fallacious argument that appeals to the popularity of the claim as a reason to accept it. In Latin, ad populum means, "appeal to the people."
Begging the Question	An argument that assumes that the premise of the claim is true. This is a type of circular reasoning.
Circular Reasoning	A fallacious argument that restates the argument or claim rather than proving it
False Analogy	This is an argument that is based on a misleading comparison.
Hasty Generalizations	A conclusion, or a claim, that is based on insufficient evidence. This happens when the arguer rushes to a conclusion before having enough relevant facts.
Non-Sequitur	This type of fallacy occurs when a conclusion does not follow from its premises. In Latin non-sequitur means, "it does not follow."
Post hoc ergo proper hoc	This logical fallacy occurs when it is assumed that one thing caused another when the two events happen sequentially. In Latin, post hoc ergo propter hoc means, "after this, therefore because of this." Shortened to post hoc.
Red Herring	This is a logical fallacy that is a diversion tactic that leads people away from the key or real issues. To create a red herring, people will oppose arguments rather than addressing them. Leads the reader or audience to a false conclusion.
Slippery Slope	This fallacy occurs when a person argues that an event will inevitable happen without providing any examples that this may happen. In most cases, a series of steps is intentionally left out.
Straw Man	This logical fallacy happens when someone oversimplifies or misrepresents another person's argument in order to make it easier to attack.

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