Fallacies in the Reasoning
Values and Assumptions
Reasons and Ambigous Words
Issues and Conclusions
I like Critical Thinking
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A reasoning "trick" that an author might use while trying to persuade you to accept a conclusion.
What is a fallacy?
100
A belief, usually unstated, that is taken for granted and supports the explicit reasoning.
What is an assumption?
100
The existence of multiple possible meanings for a word or phrase.
What is ambiguity?
100
This is what the speaker or writer wishes you to accept.
What is the conclusion?
100
This relies heavily on being able to listen with respect to what others have to say.
What is critical thinking?
200
An attack, or an insult, on the person, rather than directly addressing the person's reasons.
What is an Ad Hominem
200
The visible structure of an argument consists of reasons and these.
What are conclusions?
200
Terms that trigger strong emotional reactions.
What are loaded terms?
200
These issues are ethical or moral; they raise questions about what is right or wrong, desireable or undesirable, good or bad.
What are prescriptive issues?
300
Making the assumption that a proposed step will set off an uncontrollable chain of undesirable events.
What is a slippery slope fallacy?
300
Beliefs about the way the world was, is, or will be.
What are descriptive assumptions?
300
Reasons + conclusions = this
What is an argument?
400
Assuming only two alternatives when there are more than two.
What is an Either-Or (or False Dilemna) fallacy?
400
According to the author, these mean the same thing: value preference and value _______.
What are priorities?
400
One cannot determine the worth of a conclusion until this has been identified.
What is a reason?
400
These are unstated ideas that people see as worthwhile.
What are values?
500
Reasoning should be rejected whenever you have found these.
What are mistaken assumptions or distractions?
500
In these types of arguments each position with respect to an issue leads to different consequences or outcomes.
What are prescriptive arguments?
500
Explanations or rationales for why we should believe a particular conclusion.
What is a reason?
500
What is the name of you course text book?
What is "Asking the Right Questions"?
500
Primary values of a critical thinker include autonomy, curiosity, humilty and this.
What is respect?
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