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Which category of fallacies is based on an invalid deductive argument that resembles a valid deductive pattern?
Which category of fallacies is based on an invalid deductive argument that resembles a valid deductive pattern?
- Formal fallacy (correct)
- Informal fallacy
- Logical fallacy
- Bad reasoning
Which category of fallacies is not a function of an invalid form, but is a consequence of something else?
Which category of fallacies is not a function of an invalid form, but is a consequence of something else?
- Formal fallacy
- Informal fallacy (correct)
- Bad reasoning
- Logical fallacy
Which term refers to an argument that is incorrect, but may appear to be correct in certain contexts?
Which term refers to an argument that is incorrect, but may appear to be correct in certain contexts?
- Flaw
- Deception
- Pathology
- Fallacy (correct)
What is the Latin word for 'to deceive', which is the origin of the term fallacy?
What is the Latin word for 'to deceive', which is the origin of the term fallacy?
When do bad reasoning occur in constructing fallacious arguments?
When do bad reasoning occur in constructing fallacious arguments?
Study Notes
Types of Fallacies
- Fallacies based on an invalid deductive argument that resembles a valid deductive pattern are categorized as Formal Fallacies.
- Informal Fallacies are not a function of an invalid form, but are a consequence of something else.
- An argument that is incorrect, but may appear to be correct in certain contexts, is referred to as a Sophism.
- The Latin word for 'to deceive' is Fallere, which is the origin of the term Fallacy.
- Bad reasoning occurs in constructing fallacious arguments when cognitive biases or emotional manipulation are involved, leading to erroneous conclusions.
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Test your knowledge of logical fallacies with this quiz! Learn about common mistakes in reasoning and how to spot them in arguments. Challenge yourself to identify fallacies and improve your critical thinking skills.
