Logical Fallacies
Aliens exist because no one has proven that they don't exist.
Appeal to Ignorance
"90% of counsellors recommend this. It must be good!"
statistical argument
Is the following passage an argument: "I can't find my keys!"
No. This is just a statement.
Please pass me on this test! I deserve to pass! If I don't pass, I will become so sad and miserable. :(
Appeal to pity
If A, then B. A is true. So, B.
Modus ponens
The conclusion of the argument is this: "Probably, Jason is really strong."
Is the argument that this statement belongs to inductive or deductive?
inductive
This car is fast. It has great speed.
Begging the question
This place sells great candy. My friend comes here all the time, and he says so.
Arg. from authority.
What is the symbol in logic for "therefore"
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Cold weather often happens in February. Car sales also often increase in February. I guess cold weather causes more cars to be sold.
Mere Correlation
Three types of people will buy airpods: teenagers, athletes, and college professors. Danielle has airpods. She is twenty years old and hates sports. So, Danielle must be a professor.
Argument by eleimination
A valid deductive argument in which one of the premises is: "Donald Trump is not president." is ________
Not sound
I went to the gym, and then I got a good mark on my test. My workout must have caused me to get a good mark.
Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
"Leah said she would go if Ruby goes. Leah isn't going to go. So, Ruby isn't going."
Modus Tollens
Fill in the blank for modus tollens.
I will swim if I want to.
___________________.
So, ________________.
I am not swimming.
So, I do not want to.