Chapter 14: Informal Logical Fallacies Flashcards

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Fallacy of Ambiguity

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A category of logical fallacy in which the argument has used words or phrases in a way that is confusing or vague.

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Fallacy of Presumption

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A category of logical fallacy in which the argument has assumed something that is unproved or doubtful.

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Fallacy of Relevance

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A category of logical fallacy in which the conclusion of the argument is not strongly relevant to the premises.

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