Definitions
Relevance
Induction is defective
Ambiguity
Presumption
100
A type of argument that seems to be correct, but contains a mistake in reasoning.
What is a Fallacy
100
I really deserve an “A” on this paper, professor. Not only did I study during my grandmother’s funeral, I also passed up the heart transplant surgery, even though that was the first matching donor in 3 years.
What is the Appeal to Emotion?
100
You cannot prove that taking this class will not make you a billionaire, therefore it will.
What is the Appeal to Ignorance
100
Atoms are colorless. Cats are made of atoms, so cats are colorless.
What is the fallacy of Composition?
100
Where did you get the poison you used on him?
What is Complex Question?
200
When one mistakenly applies a generalization to an individual case in which it does not apply.
What is the fallacy of Accident.
200
Son: "Wow, Dad, it's really hard to make a living on my salary." Father: "Consider yourself lucky, son. Why, when I was your age, I only made $40 a week."
What is a Red Herring?
200
Napoleon became a great emperor because he was so short.
What is False Cause
200
Last night I caught a prowler in my pajamas.
What is Amphiboly?
200
If such actions were not illegal, then they would not be prohibited by the law.
What is Begging the Question?
300
When correct reasoning is replaced by appeals to specific emotions.
What is the fallacy of Appeal to Emotion
300
You are hot and I am cold. You are wearing a brown coat. So let's go for a drink.
What is Missing the Point?
300
Michael Jordan says Rayovac batteries are the best!
What is Appeal to Inappropriate Authority?
300
I have the right to watch "The Big Bang Theory." Therefore it's right for me to watch the show. So, I think I'll watch this "Big Bang Theory" marathon tonight instead of studying for my exam.
What is Equivocation?
300
I believe one should never deliberately hurt another person, that’s why I can never be a surgeon.
What is the fallacy of Accident?
400
When the same word or phrase is used with two or more meanings in formulating an argument.
What is the fallacy of Equivocation?
400
How can you argue your case for vegetarianism when you are enjoying your steak?
What is the Attack on the Person fallacy?
400
Every day, I eat cereal for breakfast. One time, I had a muffin instead, and there was a major earthquake in my city. I've eaten cereal ever since.
What is False Cause
400
Bill lives in a large building, so his apartment must be large.
What is the fallacy of Division?
400
Are you going to admit that you are wrong?
What is a Complex Question
500
When correct reasoning is undermined by the deliberate misrepresentation of the opponent's position.
What is the Straw Man fallacy?
500
Melvin: Boss, why do I have to work weekends when nobody else in the company does? Boss: Am I sensing insubordination? I can find another employee very quickly, thanks to Craigslist, you know.
What is Appeal to Force?
500
My father smoked four packs of cigarettes a day since age fourteen and lived until age sixty-nine. Therefore, smoking really can’t be that bad for you.
What is Hasty Generalization?
500
This fallacy occurs when a shift of meaning arises within an argument as a consequence of changes in emphasis given to its words or parts.
What is Accent
500
The Bible clearly says, “thou shall not bear false witness”, therefore, as a Christian, you better answer the door and tell our drunk neighbor with the shotgun, that his wife, whom he is looking to kill, is hiding in our basement, otherwise you are defying God himself!
What is the fallacy of Accident?
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