Fallacy Definition
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 a false dichotomy/false dilemma/either-or/black-or-white 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?
The following is an example of a __________ fallacy: Green Peace's strategies aren't effective because they are all dirty, lazy hippies.
What is an ad hominem fallacy?
After Will said that we should put more money into health and education, Warren responded by saying that he was surprised that Will hates our country so much that he wants to leave it defenceless by cutting military spending.
What is straw man?
Presuming that a real or perceived relationship between things means that one is the cause of the other.
What is false cause?
A fallacy in which the author attacks the person make the opposing argument, rather than the argument itself.
What is an ad hominem fallacy?
The argument that because something is popular it is good or the truth
What is ad populum?
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 a no true Scotsman fallacy?
Example of ________ fallacy: Polls suggest that the Liberals will form a majority government, so you may as well vote for them.
What is an ad populum fallacy?
Asking a question that has a presumption built into it so that it can't be answered without appearing guilty.
What is loaded question?
A fallacy in which the author has jumped to a conclusion based on insufficient evidence.
What is a hasty generalization?
An argument that just because someone respected said it, it must be true
What is appeal to authority?
The following is an example of a ___________ fallacy: The level of mercury in seafood may be unsafe, but what will fishers do to support their families?
What is a red herring fallacy?
Example of __________ fallacy: We should have conscription. People don't want to enter the military because they find it an inconvenience. But they should realize that there are more important things than convenience.
What is a straw man fallacy?
Judging something good or bad on the basis of where it comes from, or from whom it comes.
What is genetic fallacy?
A fallacy in which the author predicts events, usually with a catastrophic conclusion.
What is a slippery slope?
The attempt to defend a generalization by denying the validity of any counterexamples given
What is no true scotsman?
The following is an example of _________ fallacy: If we put limits on the right to bear arms, soon all of our Constitutionally-given rights will be taken away.
What is a slippery slope fallacy?
The latest and greatest author is featured on Oprah's book club. The very next day everyone rushes out to buy his book.
What is Appeal to Authority.
Manipulating an emotional response in place of a valid or compelling argument.
What is appeal to emotion?
A fallacy in which the author attempts to anticipate the opposition, but fails because the oppositional point addressed is one of the weakest points.
What is a straw man fallacy?
appeal to popularity or the fact that many people do something as an attempted form of validation.
Bandwagon
Example of _______ fallacy: The apples on the top of the box look good. The entire box of apples must be good.
What is a hasty generalization?
Ron has either a very strong proposal or a very weak proposal. Ron does not have a very strong proposal. Therefore, Ron has a very weak proposal.
What is black and white fallacy.
Cherry-picking data clusters to suit an argument, or finding a pattern to fit a presumption.
What is texas sharpshooter?