Fallacies in Evidence Flashcards
1
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Ad Hominem
A
Attacking the person vs the argument
2
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Appeal to Ignorance
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using ignorance as evidence
3
Q
argument from (false) authority
A
your evidence is from someone who isn’t qualified to say that
4
Q
Bandwagon Fallacy
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following the crowd isn’t evidence
5
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Circular Argument (Begging the Question)
A
repeating a claim without providing support
6
Q
Dogmatism
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Unwilling to consider the opponent’s argument
7
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8
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Faulty Analogy
A
Comparing unlike things
9
Q
Non Sequitir
A
Does not follow the premise
10
Q
Red Herring
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Diverting attention by changing the subject
11
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Slippery Slope
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Suggesting that a change in policy will result in dire consequences
12
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Straw Man
A
Creating False Scenario, then attacking it
