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Fallacies

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TermDefinition
Logical fallacies errors found in the reasoning of an argument
Ad hominem An attack on or criticism of someone’s character rather than the logic or content of the argument
Ad populum Also referred to as the “bandwagon fallacy;” appeals to the popularity of a practice or concept as a method of persuasion
Hasty Generalization A general statement or conclusion that is made without sufficient evidence
Red Herring A tactic that is used to distract from an argument by avoiding key issues or ignoring opposing views
Slippery Slope A conclusion based on the premise, “if this, then that”
Strawman The oversimplification of and subsequent attack on the viewpoint of another or the misrepresentation of the viewpoint of another
False Analogy An analogy that incorrectly connects two things based on other shared characteristics
Circular Reasoning The use of an argument’s conclusion as a premise for proving the argument
Non sequitur A conclusion or reply that does not follow the previous statement in a logical manner
Created by: yheartsfield
 

 



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