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: You had better agree that the new company policy is the best bet if you expect to keep your job.
What is an ad bacculum (a form of faulty emotional appeal) fallacy?
Example of __________ fallacy: In the United States, one can vote for either Democrats or Republicans.
What is a false dilemma/false dichotomy/either-or 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 a false dichotomy/false dilemma/either-or/black-or-white fallacy?
A fallacy in which the author predicts events, usually with a catastrophic conclusion.
What is a slippery slope?
What is red herring fallacy?
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?
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 fallacy?
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?
A fallacy in which the author attacks the person, rather than the argument itself.
What is an ad hominem fallacy?
I got sick after eating at Cheesecake factory, their food gives you food poisoning.
What is Hasty Generalization?
Example of ________ fallacy: Join the millions of Americans who have switched to TMobile
What is an ad populum/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?
Example of ________ fallacy: The sign said "fine for parking here", and since it was fine, I parked there.
What equivocation fallacy?
Dr. Johnson, a practicing psychiatrist, believes that anxiety can be completely eliminated through a specific detox diet. Questioning a diet developed by a doctor would be ridiculous.
What is False Authority?