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What type of fallacy is illustrated in the example with the son asking for a dog?
What type of fallacy is illustrated in the example with the son asking for a dog?
Which of the following is a definition of the "Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc" fallacy?
Which of the following is a definition of the "Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc" fallacy?
The example of opposing tuition increases because it might lead to extremely high tuition in the future is an example of which fallacy?
The example of opposing tuition increases because it might lead to extremely high tuition in the future is an example of which fallacy?
What does the "Tu Quoque" fallacy involve?
What does the "Tu Quoque" fallacy involve?
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What logical fallacy is illustrated with the example of Mr. Messner and his student?
What logical fallacy is illustrated with the example of Mr. Messner and his student?
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Which of the following best exemplifies circular reasoning?
Which of the following best exemplifies circular reasoning?
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What type of logical fallacy involves making an argument with a metaphor or analogy?
What type of logical fallacy involves making an argument with a metaphor or analogy?
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Which statement best describes the "False Dilemma" fallacy?
Which statement best describes the "False Dilemma" fallacy?
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Flashcards
Misrepresenting Your Opponent’s Argument
Misrepresenting Your Opponent’s Argument
Presenting your opponent’s weakest argument as their only point.
Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
Assuming that because one event followed another, the first caused the second.
Correlation Doesn’t Prove Causation
Correlation Doesn’t Prove Causation
Just because two things happen together doesn't mean one causes the other.
Slippery Slope Fallacy
Slippery Slope Fallacy
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False Dilemma
False Dilemma
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Tu Quoque
Tu Quoque
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Red Herring
Red Herring
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Circular Reasoning
Circular Reasoning
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Study Notes
Logical Fallacies
- Logical fallacies are errors in reasoning that can seem persuasive but are flawed. They are used to convince the unwary.
- Types of logical fallacies discussed:
- Straw Man Fallacy
- Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
- Slippery Slope
- False Dilemma
- Ad Hominem
- Tu Quoque
- Red Herring
- Faulty Analogy
- Bandwagon Appeal
- Hasty Generalization
- Appeal to False Authority
- Circular Reasoning
Straw Man Fallacy
- Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.
- Example:
- Son: "Can we get a pet dog?"
- Mother: "No"
- Son: "Why not? It will protect us as well."
- Mother: "Still, No"
- Son: "Why are you leaving us and the home unprotected?"
Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
- Assuming that because one event follows another, the first event caused the second.
- Correlation does not equal causation.
- Example:
- Rally caps don't control the future.
Slippery Slope
- Arguing that one action will inevitably lead to a series of negative consequences, often without sufficient evidence for each step.
- Example:
- "We have to stop the tuition increase! The next thing you know, they'll be charging $40,000 a semester!"
False Dilemma
- Presenting only two options as possibilities when more exist.
- Example:
- Arguing that there are only two possible positions, mine and something really, really bad.
Ad Hominem
- Attacking the person making the argument instead of the argument itself.
- Example:
- Saying something like: Of course you would say that, you're an idiot!
Tu Quoque
- Defending oneself by accusing the opponent of the same flaw.
- Example:
- Mr. Messner: Stop giving your students mean names. That's disrespectful.
- Me: What? I heard you call your students "nematodes" this morning.
Red Herring
- Distracting from the main argument with irrelevant information.
- Example:
- I still believe in Global Warming. Do you?
Faulty Analogy
- Using a flawed comparison to support an argument.
- Example:
- Guns are like hammers, both tools with metal parts that could be used to kill someone. Restricting the purchase of hammers is ridiculous.
Bandwagon Appeal
- Supporting an argument by suggesting that it is popular.
- Example:
- 50,000,000 Elvis fans can't be wrong.
Hasty Generalization
- Supporting an argument without enough evidence.
- Example:
- "People should never wear hoodies. Mark Zuckerberg wears hoodies."
Appeal to False Authority
- Supporting an argument with a source that is not credible.
Circular Reasoning
- Proving an argument by assuming it must be true.
- Example:
- "I have a right to say what I want, therefore you shouldn't try to silence me."
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Description
This quiz explores various logical fallacies, which are errors in reasoning that can mislead and persuade. By examining specific types such as the Straw Man Fallacy, Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc, and others, you'll learn to identify these fallacies in arguments. Test your knowledge and enhance your critical thinking skills.
