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Believers in evolution thing that humans are no different than monkeys, that humans have no special dignity, and no moral value. Since this view completely neglects our obvious worth and importance, evolutionary theory is to be rejected.
What is Straw Man Fallacy?
Donald Trump has recently supported certain economic policies. Since his companies have filed bankruptcy six times, his views should be ignored.
What is an Ad Hominem Abusive fallacy?
A Daewoo car has a top speed of 120 mph, and it's rather affordable. The speedboat I'd like to purchase also has a top speed of 120 mph, so it should be affordable, too.
What is a False Analogy?
Richard Dawkins says that there is no God. But he fails to notice that that Bible clearly testifies to God's existence. Since the Bible is God's own word and completely reliable, God most certainly exists.
What is Begging the Question?
The member states of the E.U. have, generally speaking, had relatively weak currencies compared to the U.S. dollar. We should therefore expect the Euro (the E.U.'s currency) to be weak relative to the dollar.
What is the fallacy of Composition?
People have been trying to prove the claims of astrology for centuries, but no one has succeeded. Thus, the claims of astrology are all false.
What is an Appeal to Ignorance?
All philosophers have mental illnesses sooner or later. Friedrich Nietzsche went insane, and John Stuart Mill had a nervous breakdown early in life.
What is a hasty generalization?
Philosophy can cause insanity. Friedrich Neitzsche was a philosopher, and he lost full control of his mind two years before his death.
What is a False Cause fallacy?
The cable company is SO irritating and difficult to work with. Dennis works for that company, so you can bet he's irritating and difficult to work with, too.
The mayor's economic policy has serious problems. Since he gets his ideas from his political party which is known to be anti-business, the City Council should ignore his suggestions.
What is an Ad Hominem Circumstantial fallacy?
Christians who don't support climate change policies are not good Christians. Either you support the policies and care for the planet, or you fail to exercise godly dominion over creation.
What is Bifurcation (False Dilemma)?
Stephen's swim coach wants him to compete in the 200 yard breast stroke. Stephen hates breast stroke, but loves butterfly. Stephen decided to swim with a breast stroke kick and butterfly arms.
What is the Fallacy of Moderation?
War between human societies has always existed. Therefore, we should not waste time avoiding war, but should spend more time figuring out how to win at all costs.
What is an Is-Ought Fallacy?
Buy gold now and invest in your future. Many experts agree that this may be the best time to buy gold in decades.
What is an Appeal to Illegitimate Authority (Unnamed Expert)?
Did you know that Greg believes in alien life forms? I think it all started when he watched that alien movie last year. He believes in extraterrestrial life because of a Hollywood movie!
What is a Genetic Fallacy?
How can you drink that coffee?? What if someone saw you with a mini-mart coffee cup? Let's go to Starbuck's and get you some "real" coffee.
What is Snob Appeal?
Mom: Son, you're driving 20 miles over the speed limit! Slow down!
Son: Um, Mom, didn't you get a speeding ticket last week?
What is a Tu Quoque Fallacy?
Senator: The American people don't want Congress to endlessly debate the healthcare bill. They want affordable healthcare now, and I say it's about time!
What is Mob Appeal?
What if cell phones cause brain cancer? It would be better to do without cell phones than to risk getting brain cancer.
What is an Appeal to Fear (Ad Baculum)?
Pro-Choicer: But what about women who are raped and get pregnant? Are we going to force them to have a baby?
What is Irrelevant Thesis?
What is Irrelevant Goals and Functions?
Student: It's been such a long year and we've had sooo much homework to do! Can't you give us a break and stop assigning homework?
What is an Appeal to Pity?
Vote for free education! It's the civil rights movement of our time! Traditional ways of paying for college are outdated.
What is Chronological Snobbery?
Evolutionist: We know that the Earth is 4.54 billion years old.
Creationist: We know that the Earth is 6,349.5 years old.
I hiked along Hadrian's Wall last year and met some really nice people. All people from northern England are nice and helpful.
What is a Sweeping Generalization?