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Logical Fallacy

TermDefinition
Ambiguity The expression used is confusing to the audience because it is ambiguous – has more than one meaning.
Ad Hominem A person’s character is being attacked instead of the topic at hand.
Begging the Question Circular reasoning is used in a way that offers the argument itself as proof.
Bogus Claims Promising more than you can deliver.
Card Stacking Evidence on the opposing side of the issue is ignored.
Either-or Fallacy Only two choices are offered when, others exist.
False Analogies Misleading comparisons are made.
Guilt by Association Attacking the beliefs of a person because of with whom/what the person is associated.
Jumping on the Bandwagon Something is right because everyone else does it.
Hasty Generalization Stereotyping, generalizing based on poor evidence.
Irrelevant Argument The conclusion made does NOT relate to the premise (proposition).
Loaded Terms Use of biased diction; words typically have a strong connotation (meaning).
Misrepresentation Using or presenting deliberate, outright LIES.
Non Sequitur Irrelevant evidence is introduced in an attempt to support the argument.
Red Herring Diverting the issue with the topic that is in no way related to the topic at hand.
Slippery Slope Failure to provide evidence that one event will result in a catastrophic chain of events.
Self-Contradiction Arguing two premises that cannot both be true.
Taking Issue Out of Context Issue is distorted when taken out of context.
Logical Fallacy An argument that may sound convincing or true but is logically flawed.
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