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What characterizes a formal fallacy?
What characterizes a formal fallacy?
Which of the following is an example of a casual slippery slope fallacy?
Which of the following is an example of a casual slippery slope fallacy?
What does the begging the question fallacy involve?
What does the begging the question fallacy involve?
Which fallacy occurs when one simplifies a complex issue to only two options?
Which fallacy occurs when one simplifies a complex issue to only two options?
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Which fallacy involves attacking the character of the person making an argument rather than the argument itself?
Which fallacy involves attacking the character of the person making an argument rather than the argument itself?
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What is the main issue with equivocation in an argument?
What is the main issue with equivocation in an argument?
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Which of the following describes a division fallacy?
Which of the following describes a division fallacy?
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What is a characteristic of fallacies of relevance?
What is a characteristic of fallacies of relevance?
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Study Notes
Fallacies in Reasoning
- Fallacy: A mistake in reasoning. Distinguished as formal and informal.
Formal Fallacies
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Invalid Argument Forms: Errors in the structure or form of an argument.
- Denying the Antecedent (Modus Tollens): An invalid argument.
- Affirming the Consequent: An invalid argument.
Informal Fallacies
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Content-Dependent Errors: Errors in the content or meaning of an argument. Understanding the argument's concepts is crucial.
- Division Fallacy: Incorrectly assuming that a characteristic of the whole must also apply to each part.
- Composition Fallacy: Incorrectly assuming that a characteristic of each part must also apply to the whole.
Begging the Question
- Circular Reasoning: The conclusion is assumed true within the premises.
False Dichotomy
- Incomplete Alternatives: Presents a limited set of options when more possibilities exist.
Equivocation
- Ambiguous Language: Using the same word in two different meanings within an argument.
Slippery Slope Fallacies
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Vague Concepts: Depending on imprecise definitions or unclear boundaries.
- Conceptual Slippery Slope: Assuming a lack of distinct stages implies no distinction at all.
- Casual Slippery Slope: A series of intermediate steps is used to connect events that may not be causally linked.
Fallacies of Relevance
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Irrelevant Arguments: Arguments that fail to address the core issue.
- Ad Hominem: Attacking the person making the argument instead of the argument itself.
- Straw Man: Misrepresenting the opponent's argument to make it easier to refute.
- Tu Quoque: Dismissing criticism by pointing out an inconsistency in the critic.
- Genetic Fallacy: Rejecting or accepting an idea based on its origin.
- Appeal to Consequences: Evaluating the truth of an idea based on its perceived outcomes.
- Appeal to Authority: Using an unqualified individual or expert as a source of justification.
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This quiz covers the various fallacies in reasoning, including formal and informal fallacies. Learn about errors in argument structures and content, such as denying the antecedent, begging the question, and false dichotomies. Test your understanding of logical fallacies and improve your reasoning skills.
