Types of Fallacies 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Because on event follows another, the first event is assumed to be the cause of the second
A
Post Hoc
2
Q
Stating a conclusion based on something that does not strictly follow the claim
A
Non Sequitur
3
Q
Attack against an individual instead of their position on the issues
A
Ad Hominem
4
Q
The persuader manufactures and defeats a weak argument that the other side supposedly makes
A
Straw Man
5
Q
Appeals to whatever is popular at the time
A
Ad Populum
6
Q
Choosing one of two options when in reality there are a variety of possible answers/sides to the argument
A
False-Dilemma-Bifurcation
7
Q
Stereotyping
A
Hasty Generalization
8
Q
If W happens, X will automatically follow. Y will follow that and so on
A
Slippery Slope
9
Q
Distraction
A
Red Herring
