Fallacies of Ambiguity
Which fallacy of ambiguity translates from Latin as "it does not follow"?
Non sequitur
Which fallacy of presumption has to do with misrepresenting someone’s argument, hence making the misrepresentation easier to attack?
Straw Man or Straw Person fallacy
Which fallacy of irrelevance translates from Latin as an argument "against the man" or "against the person"?
Ad hominem
Which fallacy of presumption that is included in the textbook but not in the lecture describes a fallacy in which someone makes an unwarranted claim by misapplying or misusing rules and standards?
Special Pleading
Name this logical fallacy of ambiguity:
On average, women are paid less than men in the U.S. Therefore, Taylor Swift must make less money than my dad Greg.
Division fallacy or fallacy of division
Name this logical fallacy of presumption:
I understand that my attendance is bad, but I saw Kim cheat on her test the other day, so why are we worried about me?
Red Herring Fallacy
Name this logical fallacy of irrelevance:
There’s no evidence that this herbal supplement doesn’t cure anxiety, so it must work.
Appeal to Ignorance
Name this fallacy of ambiguity that is defined in your textbook but not featured in the lecture:
People have equal rights, and so everyone has a right to property.
Fallacy of Ambiguity!
Name this logical fallacy of ambiguity:
Hydrogen (H) and Oxygen (O) are toxic to consume in pure form. Therefore, H2O (water) is toxic to consume.
Composition fallacy or fallacy of composition
Name this logical fallacy of presumption:
Stacy graduated from university and cannot find a job in her field. Going to university overall must be a waste of time.
Hasty generalization
Name this logical fallacy of irrelevance:
If we let students use AI tools for writing, they’ll stop thinking for themselves and society will collapse.
Appeal to Fear
Name this fallacy of presumption that is defined in your textbook but not featured in the lecture:
After the invention of the internet, more people started wearing glasses. The internet must be ruining everyone’s eyesight.
Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc
Name this logical fallacy of ambiguity:
“Theory” just means a guess. Evolution is only a “theory,” so it’s just a guess.
Equivocation Fallacy
Name this logical fallacy of presumption:
If we let students revise their essays for a better grade, soon they’ll expect unlimited chances on every assignment, and eventually grades will become meaningless!
Slippery Slope
Name this logical fallacy of irrelevance:
Many so-called ‘climate realists’ will try to convince you that spending billions on space exploration is worthwhile. But remember, these are the same people who dismiss urgent problems on Earth and care more about distant planets than human suffering.
Poisoning the Well
Name this fallacy of irrelevance:
Back in the day, men were the breadwinners while women stayed home. That’s why women today are naturally better suited for childcare.
Genetic Fallacy
As a group, write an accurate example of a non sequitur fallacy.
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As a group, write an accurate example of a Straw Man/Person fallacy.
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As a group, write an accurate example of a Tu Quoque argument.
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As a group, write an example of Protecting the Hypothesis
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