methods of philosophizing Flashcards
is a form statement that either claims of facts and rephrased in such a way that they seem reasonable
arguments
is a kind of argument that may be intentional or mistaken belief, as the person making the claim is disperable to convince you to accept his or her argument
fallacy
are not necessarily errors in reasoning, but refer to tendencies or influences which affect the views of people
bias
is a mistaken belief, especially a one based on unsound argument
fallacy
examples of fallacies
ad hominem
appeal to force
appeal to emotion
appeal to popular
appeal to tradition
begging the question
cause and effect
composition
fallacy division
attacking the person presenting the argument instead of the argument itself
ad hominem
of course she believes that abs cbn is flawed, she is an artist from other network
ad hominem
using the threat if force or undesirable event to advance an arguments
appeal to force
if you do not take this vitamins, i will not give your allowance for this week
appeal to force
using emotions such as pity or sympathy
appeal to emotion
i need protection because i’m a homeless person
appeal to emotion
the idea is acceptable because a lot of people accept it
appeal to popular
everyone has a facebook account; you should make one
appeal to popular
the idea presented is acceptable because it has been true for a long time
appeal to tradition
marriage is sacred, it has been between a man and a woman for many decades; it should remain so today and in the future
appeal to tradition
assuming the things or idea to be proven true; also known as “circular argument”
begging the question