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What is the false dilemma fallacy?
What is the false dilemma fallacy?
- Instantly concluding something to be true because it is not proven false
- Drawing increasingly superficial and unacceptable consequences
- Presenting only two options despite the presence of multiple possibilities (correct)
- Rolling two or more points into one and expecting acceptance or rejection of both
What is the appeal to ignorance fallacy?
What is the appeal to ignorance fallacy?
- Instantly concluding something to be true because it is not proven false (correct)
- Drawing increasingly superficial and unacceptable consequences
- Presenting only two options despite the presence of multiple possibilities
- Rolling two or more points into one and expecting acceptance or rejection of both
What is the slippery slope fallacy?
What is the slippery slope fallacy?
- Concluding something to be true just because it is not proven false
- Presenting only two options despite the presence of multiple possibilities
- Drawing increasingly superficial and unacceptable consequences (correct)
- Rolling two or more points into one and expecting acceptance or rejection of both
What is the complex question fallacy?
What is the complex question fallacy?
What is the example of the false dilemma fallacy in the provided text?
What is the example of the false dilemma fallacy in the provided text?
Flashcards
False Dilemma Fallacy
False Dilemma Fallacy
Presenting only two options when there are actually more possibilities.
Appeal to Ignorance Fallacy
Appeal to Ignorance Fallacy
Concluding something is true simply because it hasn't been proven false.
Slippery Slope Fallacy
Slippery Slope Fallacy
Assuming one action will inevitably lead to a series of increasingly extreme and unacceptable consequences.
Complex Question Fallacy
Complex Question Fallacy
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False Dilemma
False Dilemma
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Study Notes
Fallacies
- The false dilemma fallacy occurs when someone presents only two options as if they are the only possibilities when in reality there may be other alternatives.
- The appeal to ignorance fallacy involves arguing that a claim is true because it has not been proven false, or that a claim is false because it has not been proven true.
- The slippery slope fallacy suggests that a particular action will inevitably lead to a series of negative consequences, without providing evidence to support this claim.
- The complex question fallacy occurs when a question is asked that assumes a particular premise or set of circumstances, which may not be true, and then proceeds to ask a question based on that assumption.
Example of False Dilemma Fallacy
- An example of the false dilemma fallacy would be when someone says, "Either you're with us, or you're against us," implying that there are only two options when in reality there may be other perspectives or alternatives.
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Test your critical thinking skills with this quiz on logical fallacies. Identify and understand common fallacies such as false dilemma, appeal to ignorance, and slippery slope through descriptive examples. Enhance your ability to recognize flawed reasoning and strengthen your analytical thinking.
