Correcting Fallacies
You say I should do my homework, but you are an annoying person so I won't do it.
You say I should do my homework, but I need my materials that are back home to do it correctly.
I should get the Ficklestein Airlockers 5000 because all my friends have them
Mob Appeal
I snapped my fingers and the lights came on. I must have developed telekinesis.
False Cause
I hear you say we should have casual dress day every day but what are you going to do about the lunch money crises.
Red Herring
Not doing your homework is like burning your house down. It will light a fire under you.
Weak Analogy
You should buy these shoes because Taylor swift likes them.
You should buy these shoes because they are comfortable and affordable.
I want to lower taxes to bring prosperity to all in the country. My opponent wants to raise taxes to make everyone poor.
Straw man.
If I let you don't do your homework assignment tonight, you won't do your next homework assignment tomorrow, and then you won't study for your test, and then you will fail your class.
Slippery Slope
People should study for tests because it is good to prepare for assessments.
Begging the Questions
Curfews are like fences. They provide freedom to move while providing protection from going too far or staying out too late.
Good Analogy
Correcting a fallacy means creating
the best version of the argument.
Define Tu Quoque
A fallacy committed when we claim that the conclusion in a fallacious argument must be false.
Poodles are the best dogs. I had one once and it was so friendly and never barked unless it really needed help.
Hasty Generalization.
Define Begging the Question.
A reasoning problem in which one or more of an argument’s premises assume the truth of the conclusion.
Why are analogies helpful?
Analogies help make difficult concepts easier to understand by comparing them to familiar objects.
You shouldn't give me a late grade because I was really busy and tired yesterday.
i.e. You should not give me a late grade because i missed class yesterday and asked to meet with you today to discuss the homework.
Create an ad hominem circumstantial argument
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Define False Cause
A fallacy that assumes that because Y happened (or appears to have happened) after X, Y happened because of X.
Define Red Herring.
A fallacy in which one or more of an argument’s premises are logically unrelated to the conclusion.
Describe how Jesus used analogies to teach. Give an example we discussed in class.
Jesus used parables to help people understand the complex spiritual ideas he was teaching. The Pearl of Great price teaches us about how God gave up everything to purchase us.
My opponent believes that we should have universal healthcare, which is another way of saying that he doesn't believe doctors should be paid.
My opponent believes that we should have universal healthcare, probably because he is concerned about low income families. However, we can...
Define Weak Analogy
A fallacy that likens X to Y to make a point, but the comparison is thin and weak.
What are the four possible explanations of two events that appear to have a cause/effect relationship described in class
X Causes Y, Y causes X, Z Causes X and Y, Coincidental.
Create your own Example of Begging the Question
Answers will vary.
Provide a useful analogy on the topic of homework.
Answers will vary. i.e. Doing homework is like practicing free throw basketball shots. The practice will help you perform better in the stress of a game while the homework will help you do well on the test.