Faulty Logic Flashcards
Errors in reasoning that occurs when invalid arguments are introduced without any evidence.
Faulty Logic
An argument that assumes that everything is trying to improve is true. Imstead of offering evidence. It just simply repeats the conclusion.
Ex.
He is an honor student because he is intelligent.
Circular Reasoning
Occurs when someone claims that there are only two possible options or sides in an argument when there are actually more.
Ex.
You either go to university or you’ll end up poor. There’s no other way you’ll get ahead in life.
Either-Or Fallacy
Refers to the act of reducing the complexity of a subject or issue to the point where essential details are nuances are lost or overlooked.
Ex.
If you sing a love song, you will win the election.
Oversimplification
Involve making broad statements or conclusions based on limited data or specific instances.
Ex.
All married people cheat on their partners.
Overgeneralization
The general believes that we used to categorize people, objects, and events while assuming those beliefs are accurate generalizations of the whole group.
Ex.
Politicians are corrupt.
Stereotyping
Is called verbal abuse. It is attaching to a person group institution or concept a label with a heavily derogatory connotation.
Ex.
You are a bad person.
Name-Calling
When the arguer responds to an argument by not addressing the points of the argument.
Ex.
I do not have leadership skills, but I am an athlete. That makes me one an effective class president.
Evading The Issue
Is a pathering of recenting that is invalid because the conclusion does not allow logically from the premises.
Ex.
If I am an indian, I am Asian. I am not Indian. Therefore, I am not Asian
Non-Sequitor
When someone incorrectly assumes that our causal relation exists between two things or events.
Ex.
Every time I bring my umbrella with me, It rains. Clearly, if I leave it at home, there will be sunshine.
Cause Causality
