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FALLACIES It is when we reasoning in order to arrive at a good conclusion, that is where sometimes we commit those errors. When we introduce irrelevant matters into a discussion with the objective of diverting the attention of the other person, the we commit a fallacy called Red-herring fallacy. I...

FALLACIES It is when we reasoning in order to arrive at a good conclusion, that is where sometimes we commit those errors. When we introduce irrelevant matters into a discussion with the objective of diverting the attention of the other person, the we commit a fallacy called Red-herring fallacy. It comes about when we introduce an irrelevant subject matter with the sole objective of diverting the attention of the person to get carried away, those fallacies are deliberately committed. Appeal to pity In this fallacy the reason that we provide as the basis for our decision are merely based on emotions and not any objective Scientific basis. Appeal to Population: It occurs when we base our decision on the majority view. So, when the basis for your decision is born out of majority view or decision, then you are committing the fallacy called appeal to population. Argument against the man This happens when we place the significance on the character of the person rather than the substance of the person’s issue. It is also known as Ad-Hominen. Genetic Fallacy: It is committed when we rather place emphasis on where the person is coming from or his association instead of listening to what the person has to say. FALLACY OF COMPLEX QUESTION This fallacy is committed when the question that is posed has an inherent answer.