Logical Fallacies Flashcards

1
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ad hominem

A

attacking a person’s character or personal traits in an attempt to undermine their argument

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2
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ambiguity

A

using double meanings or ambiguous language to mislead people or misrepresent truth

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3
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anecdotal

A

using personal experience or an isolated example instead of a valid argument, especially to dismiss statistics

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