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What is a fallacy?
What is a fallacy?
- A statement that is true
- A convincing argument that is logical
- An argument that is emotional
- An argument that may sound convincing but is flawed (correct)
What is an appeal to pity?
What is an appeal to pity?
- An attempt to persuade through logical means
- An argument that is flawed
- A statement that is true
- An attempt to sway the opinions of the audience by making them feel a certain emotion (correct)
Why is an appeal to pity considered a fallacy?
Why is an appeal to pity considered a fallacy?
- It is based on true facts
- It is a statement that is flawed
- It tries to manipulate the listener's emotions instead of using good and careful reasoning (correct)
- It is a logical argument
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Study Notes
Fallacies and Appeal to Pity
- A fallacy is a mistake in reasoning or a false assumption that leads to an invalid or misleading conclusion.
- An appeal to pity, also known as "argumentum ad misericordiam", is a type of fallacy that occurs when someone appeals to emotions, particularly sympathy or pity, rather than logic or reason to support their argument.
Why Appeal to Pity is Considered a Fallacy
- Appeal to pity is considered a fallacy because it distracts from the argument's substance and legitimacy, making it unreliable and unconvincing.
- This fallacy ignores the factual merits of an argument, focusing instead on evoking emotions to influence the audience's judgment.
- By relying on emotional manipulation, an appeal to pity undermines the integrity of a logical discussion and may lead to an unjust or uninformed decision.
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