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Explain the main focus of the report submitted by group 2 at the Institute Of Management Studies University Of Peshawar?
The main focus of the report was on the logical fallacy 'Red Herring', which is a sub type of 'Informal fallacy'.
Define a fallacy and provide an example of a formal fallacy.
A fallacy is a false or mistaken idea that comes to a conclusion without evidence to support it. An example of a formal fallacy is: If it is raining, the ground is wet. The ground is wet. Therefore, it is raining.
What are the two types of fallacies mentioned in the text and provide an example of each?
The two types of fallacies mentioned are formal and informal. An example of an informal fallacy is: Smoking is good for you because my grandfather smoked and lived to be 90. An example of a formal fallacy is: You are either with us, or against us.
Explain the difference between an informal and formal fallacy.
An informal fallacy is a false or mistaken idea that comes to a conclusion without evidence to support it, while a formal fallacy is a flaw in the structure of a deductive argument that makes it invalid.
What is the significance of the false dilemma fallacy and provide an example?
The false dilemma fallacy presents only two options when there are more possibilities. An example is: You are either with us, or against us.
Test your knowledge of logical fallacies, focusing on the sub type 'Red Herring'. This quiz covers various types of logical fallacies and their applications.
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