Fallacies of Argumentation

Question 1

List all of the fallacies of Argumentation.

Answer 1

1) Non Sequitur
2) Ignoratio Elenchi
3) Begging the Question
4) Complex Question
5) Arguing in a Circle
6) Contradictory Premises
7) False Assumption

Question 2

Define the Non Sequitur Fallacy.

Answer 2

Conclusion does not follow from the premises or reasons given.

Question 3

Define the Ignoratio Elenchi fallacy.

Answer 3

An irrelevant conclusion is gone. Misses the point of the argument.

Question 4

Define Begging the Question.

Answer 4

Assuming What you Set Out to Prove.

Question 5

Define Complex Question.

Answer 5

Asking a question that cannot be answered without begging another question.

Question 6

Define Arguing in a Circle.

Answer 6

Using a Conclusion to Justify a Premise after using that premise to justify the conclusion.

Question 7

Define Contradictory Premises.

Answer 7

Two contradictory premises.

Question 8

Define False Assumption.

Answer 8

Similar to Begging the Question by more covert.