Vocabulary
A inaccurate argument that is claimed to be true or good simply because its popular or because many people believe it
Bandwagon
When you distort or misrepresent an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack
Straw Man
An incorrect argument that tries to prove itself using its conclusion as evidence (has no real proof to support what they're arguing
Circular Argument
An argument that attacks a person's character instead of addressing then argument itself
Ad Hominem
A logical fallacy that presents that there's ONLY TWO options when in reality THERE IS other options
False Dichotomy
When someone makes a conclusion about an entire group based on one small experience
Hasty Generalization
Red Herring
When one claims that one decision/choice will lead to extreme unexpected negative consequences
Slippery Slope
A lie or false information used in a argument used to persuade someone and is usually not backed up with any evidence or logical reasoning
What is a Logical Fallacy?
A inaccurate argument that claims something is true because someone else says it instead of providing evidence
Appeal to Authority