theory Flashcards
theory states that something is true if it corresponds to reality or the actual state
of affairs.
correspondence theory
theory assumes a direct relationship between an idea and reality and the statement can
be taken as fact.
correspondence theory
this theory proposes that something is true if it makes sense when placed a certain situation
or context.
coherence theory
An idea or statement is true because it makes sense in its own context, and that it has a
certain degree of consistency which renders it truthful.
coherence theory
holds the view that something is true if we put it into practice or is useful in life, to prove its validity
pragmatic theory
what do you call faulty
reasoning?
fallacies
8 types pf fallacy
Ad hominem
Appeal to force
Appeal to emotion
Appeal to the popular
Appeal to tradition
Begging the question
Cause and effect
Fallacy of composition
Fallacy of division
Attacking the person making
the argument instead of the
argument itself.
Ad hominem
Using the threat of the force of
an undesirable event to
advance an argument
Appeal to force
Using emotions such as pity or
sympathy
Appeal to emotion
The idea is presented as
acceptable because a lot of
people accept it
Appeal to the popular
The idea is acceptable because
it has been true for a long time
Appeal to tradition
Assuming the thing or idea to
be proven is true; also known as
“circular argument”
Begging the question
Assuming a cause-and-effect
relationship between unrelated
events
Cause and effect
Assuming that what is true for a
part is true for the whole
Fallacy of composition
