Fallacy Definitions
A fallacy in which the author attempts to show a causal relationship though the two events may have only happened in succession.
What is a post hoc/false cause fallacy?
The following is an example of a _________ fallacy: I drank bottled water and now I am sick, so the water must have made me sick.
What is post hoc/false cause?
Example of _______ fallacy: When do you think you’ll stop being such a hypocrite?
What is complex question fallacy?
Example of __________ fallacy: In the United States, one can vote for either Democrats or Republicans.
What is the either-or thinking fallacy?
A fallacy in which the author has jumped to a conclusion based on insufficient evidence.
What is a hasty generalization?
A fallacy in which the author presents only two options for the reader to choose from (despite the fact that it is rare for any argument to be so simplistic).
What is either-or thinking fallacy?
A fallacy in which the author predicts events, usually with a catastrophic conclusion.
What is a slippery slope?
The following is an example of ________ fallacy: If you were a true American you would support the rights of people to choose whatever vehicle they want.
What is an ad hominem/bandwagon?
Example of ________ fallacy: Immigration to Alberta from Ontario increased. Soon after, the welfare rolls increased. Therefore, the increased immigration caused the increased welfare rolls.
What is a post hoc fallacy/false cause?
Example of __________ fallacy: If the mill were polluting the river then we would see an increase in fish deaths. And fish deaths have increased. Thus, the mill is polluting the river.
What is non sequitur?
States an opponent's argument in an exaggerated form, or attacking a weaker, irrelevant portion of an opponent's argument.
What is a straw man fallacy?
Misapplies a true principle to a situation that is exceptional.
What is a sweeping generalization?
Example of ________ fallacy: We hope you'll accept our recommendations. We spent the last three months working extra time on it.
What is an appeal to emotions?
Example of ________ fallacy: Polls suggest that the Liberals will form a majority government, so you may as well vote for them.
What is an bandwagon fallacy?
A fallacy in which the author attempts to distract the reader from the premise of the argument, often with emotional appeals.
What is a red herring?
Attempts to discredit an argument based on a person’s hypocrisy
What is tu quo que fallacy?
Example of ________ fallacy: The sign said "fine for parking here", and since it was fine, I parked there.
What is the equivocation fallacy?