Fallacy Definitions
Thinking just because a claim follows a logical fallacy that it must be false.
What is fallacy fallacy?
Thinking an argument must be true because it's popular.
What is bandwagon fallacy?
"Everyone knows public transportation is annoying to use."
What is an example of Bandwagon
"We don't know for certain that it won't have long term effects regardless."
What is an example of appeal to ignorance?
Going with the crowd.
What is the bandwagon fallacy?
Using two different meanings of a word to prove your argument.
What is equivocation?
Believing just because a authority or "expert" believes something than it must be true.
What is appeal to authority?
"You cannot find proof that cannabis use doesn't have negative effects."
What is an example of Shifting the burden of proof?
"You're wasting your time anyway; it's already been signed into law."
What is an example of appeal to authority?
Also referred to as "false binary"
What is false dilemma?
Taking an argument to an exaggerated extreme.
What is slippery slope?
Only choosing a few examples that support your argument, rather than looking at the full picture.
What is cherry picking?
"Pit bulls are bred to be violent and dangerous."
What is an example of genetic fallacy?
"If the dietary supplement didn't work, it is because you didn't follow the procedures required to make it work."
What is an example of special pleading?
This is also called "shifting the goalpost."
What is special pleading?
Making a personal attack against the person saying the argument, rather than directly addressing the issue.
What s ad hominem?
Making an argument that something is true by repeating the same thing in different words.
What is begging the question?
"Has your infection gotten worse?"
What is an example of a loaded question?
"We're bound to win big eventually!"
What is an example of the gambler's fallacy?
It's so good you have to say it twice.
What is fallacy fallacy?
Implying a logical connection between two things that doesn't exist.
What is non sequitur?
Answering criticism with criticism.
What is tu quoque?
"That doesn't make any sense and is therefore obviously false."
What is an example of personal incredulity?
"None of my children would bully anyone!"
What is an example of the no true Scotsman fallacy?
The whole is equal to the sum of its parts.
What is composition/division fallacy?