Logical Fallicies Flashcards
1
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Non-sequitur
A
When someone provides evidence that is not relevant to the topic.
2
Q
Red Herring
A
To go off topic, say irrelevant things.
3
Q
Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
A
Occurring or done after an event, with the assumption that something happens because of something else.
4
Q
Slippery Slope
A
Snowball effect or chain reaction.
5
Q
Dicto Simpliciter
A
Making a stereotypical statement.
6
Q
Ad Populum
A
Saying something is true because most people agree with it.
7
Q
Ad Nauseum
A
Repeating something over and over again
8
Q
Ad Hominem
A
Using personal experiences to refute another person’s arguments
9
Q
Unsound Ethos
A
Using a famous name to promote something, even if they have to credibility
