Fallacies of Emotion
Exaggerating the possible dangers of something
What is a Scare Tactic?
To make a deduction with insufficient evidence
What is Hasty Generalization?
Use of claims from unreliable authority figures as facts
What is Appeal to False Authority?
Given 2 very contrasted options to choose between
What is a Either/ or choice? (False Dilemma)
Making a false assumption between two events
What is Faulty causality?
To present one’s opinions as facts that need no evidence
What is Dogmatism?
A tiny misstep could lead to disaster
What is a slippery slope?
The use of deceptive language with half truths
What is Equivocation?
To attack ones character and not their argument
What is Ad hominem?
Using excessive emotions to distract from facts
What is Sentimental Appeals?
To abruptly change topics
What is Red Herring?
A salesman claiming that his products are the best anti-aging product and 50% off today only!
What is an example of Stacking the Deck?
To participate in trend hopping
What is an example of Bandwagon Appeals?
People who drink coffee daily are no better than alcoholics
What is an example of a Faulty Analogy?