METHODS OF PHILOSOPHIZING COMMON FALLACIES

Question 1

It is a statement of judgment of a person about something in the world that are in need of further justification.

Answer 1

Opinion

Question 2

It is a group of statements that serve support a conclusion.

Answer 2

Argument

Question 3

It is a group of statements that appear to be arguments but
fail to support the conclusion. (FAKE ARGUMENTS).

Answer 3

Fallacies

Question 4

Four common fallacies

Answer 4

1. ARGUMENTUM AD HOMINEM
2. ARGUMENTUM AD BACULUM
3. ARGUMENTUM AD MISERICORDIAM
4. ARGUMENTUM AD POPULUM

Question 5

Hominem came from Latin word “homo” which means man.
“Attacking the person

Answer 5

ARGUMENTUM AD HOMINEM

Question 6

“Baculum” is a Latin word which means scepter or stick.
“Appeal to Force”

Answer 6

ARGUMENTUM AD BACULUM

Question 7

Misericordiam came from Latin word “Misericordia” which
means pity or compassion.
“Appeal to Pity” or “Appeal to Emotion”

Answer 7

ARGUMENTUM AD MISERICORDIAM

Question 8

“Populum” is the Latin word for people
“Bandwagon Fallacy” or “Appeal to people”

Answer 8

ARGUMENTUM AD POPULUM

Question 9

“occurs when you try to convince people that something is true because it is a widely held to be true” (158).

Answer 9

Bandwagon Fallacy