Fallacies Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Fallacy of Equivocation?
A
It’s when a term or word switches meaning in the course of an argument
2
Q
What fallacy is this an example of and why?:
Philosophy is an art.
Art is done by painters.
Therefore, philosophy is down by painters.
A
Fallacy of equivocation.
because the word “art” switches meaning
3
Q
What is the Genetic Fallacy?
A
It’s the fallacy where you try to invalidate a view by showing how someone came to hold the view
