Fallacies Flashcards

(21 cards)

1
Q

Arguments

A

We engage in an argument when we explore new ideas

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Claim of fact

A

Assert that something is true or not

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Claim of value

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Argues that something is good or bad, right or wrong

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Claim of policy

A

A statement that argues for a change in policy or action to solve a problem

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5
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Logical fallacies

A

Most weak arguments occurs in how the reasoning connects the claim to evidence

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6
Q

Red herring

A

Occurs when a speaker skips to a new and irrelevant topic in order to avoid discussion

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7
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Ad hominem

A

Personal insult

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8
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Fault analogy

A

Poor comparison

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9
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Straw man

A

Makes the argument seem ridiculous

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10
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Either/ or

A

Only 2 options

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11
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Hasty generalization

A

Little evidence

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12
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Circular reasoning

A

Repeats claim

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13
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Post hoc

A

One does not cause the other

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14
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Appeal to false authority

A

Not really an expert

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15
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False causality

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One does not cause the other

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16
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Bandwagon

A

Join in/ everyone’s doing it

17
Q

Scare tactic

A

Frightening you into believing

18
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Current events

A

What’s happening locally, nationally etc

19
Q

Historical info

A

Things that happened in the past can provide background

20
Q

Quantitative evidence

A

Numerical evidence