Fallacy Def.
This fallacy involves sneaking the premise into the conclusion. This is also known as a circular argument.
What is Begging the Question
The following is an example of ___ fallacy: If we put limits on the right to bear arms, son all of our Constitutionally-given rights will be taken away!
What is a slippery slope fallacy?
You avoided having to engage with criticism by turning it back on the accuser.
What is tu quoque?
"The President is the smartest man on the earth, the reason why this war won't end poorly is because he's so smart."This statement is a logical fallacy.
True or False.
True, this is circular reasoning.
"Celebrity Diagnosis"
Appeal to Authority
This Fallacy fails to deal with the issue itself but instead argues the character of the man, or in some cases the system
What is Arguing Against the Man (Ad Hominem)
The following is an example of a ___ fallacy: The level of mercury in seafood may be unsafe, but what will fishers do to support their families?
What is a red herring fallacy?
You said that 'runs' occur to statistically independent phenomena such as roulette wheel spins.
What is the gamblers's fallacy?
I have had food poisoning twice since visiting Taco bell. I have a 100% rate of getting food poisoning from Taco bell, therefore Taco Bell gives everyone food poisoning.
This an example of Post Hoc Fallacy, True or False?
Yes, True - this is an example of Post Hoc Fallacy
Red Herring
This fallacy rebuilds the opponent's positions that it is easy to demolish
What is "The Straw Man" fallacy
The following is an example of ___ fallacy: If you were a true American you would support the rights of people to choose whatever vehicle they want.
What is an ad hominem fallacy?
You presented a circular argument in which the conclusion was included in the premise.
What is begging the question?
Unqualified Generalization is described as where a broad universal rule is applied to a specific situation without proper exceptions or conditions. It will frequently have the words, "all" or "none" in the statement.
Is the above statement True or False?
True.
"Pick your poison"
False Dilemma
This argument introduces da side issue that is not relevant to the debate.
What is a "Red Herring"
The following is an example of a ___ fallacy: Green Peace's stratagies aren't effective because they are all dirty, lazy hippies.
What is an ad hominem fallacy?
You used double meaning language to mislead or misrepresent the truth.
What is ambiguity?
"You can't trust Bob's decisions because he consistently smells like old cheese"
This statement is a logical fallacy. True or False?
True - this is a logical fallacy because it is an "Attack Against the Man"
"Fake News!"
Post Hoc/False Cause
This fallacy is based on sketchy evidence. All of the pieces are not there
What is Hasty Generalization
The following is an example of a ___ fallacy: I drank bottled water and now I am sick, so the water must have made me sick.
What is a post hoc fallacy?
You attempted to manipulate a response in place of a valid or compelling argument.
What is appeal to emotion?
The statement below is a logical fallacy, True or False?
The Earth is round.
False, that statement is a statement of fact.
"Latin? I barely know'em"
Ad Hominem/Post Hoc