Logical Fallacies Flashcards
Conclusion based on insufficient or bias evidence.
Example: I’m not going to this festival because when I went to a festival three years ago it was boring.
Hasty generalization
Conclusion is based on an argument that origins of a person, idea, institute, or theory determine its character, nature, or worth.
Example: the Volkswagen is an evil car because it was designed by hitler’s army.
Genetic fallacy
Restates the argument instead of actually proofing a point.
Bush is a good communicator because he speaks effectively
Circular argument
Oversimplifies the argument by reducing it to only two sides or choices
Either/or
An attack on the character of person rather than his or her opinions or argument
Ad hominem
Emotional appeal that speaks to positive (such as patriotism, religion, democracy) or negative (such as terrorism or fascism) concept rather than the real issue at hand
Example: if you were a true American you would support the rights of people to choose what vehicle they want.
Ad populum
Oversimplifies an opponents viewpoint then attacks that hollow argument.
Example: my mom won’t get me a car because she hates me.
Straw man
Playing on the fear of the audience to make it seem like something bad will happen
Appeal to fear
If A happens then through small steps B C ect. Will happen and saying the somehow A and Z are related.
Example: if I don’t pass the text I will fail the semester if I do that I will not graduate and then I will not have a job but not passing a test has nothing to do with a job.
Slippery slope
