Chapter 5
If it barks then it is a dog.
It doesn't bark.
Therefore, it is not a dog.
Denying the Antecedent
Most Christians become Christians because their parents are.
Genetic Fallacy
If there really is global warming, how come it is cooler in Fullerton this year?
Equivocation
If you can afford to give $5 you can afford to give $6.
Fallacy of the Continuum
Buddy if you would have showered more, than you would still be dating Tammy.
Contrary-to-Fact Hypothesis
Monique asked Tammy, "Why do you always do such stupid things?"
Complex Question
I am not prepared because my dog ate my homework.
Rationalization
I think we should vote for Tyra Banks for governor. She sings well, is on TV, and everyone knows her.
Using the Wrong Reasons
I'm not a bad driver, I just ignore stop signs.
Distinction Without a Difference
I guess i didn't get the job. They never called me back.
Arguing From Ignorance
"If all heroin addicts started by smoking marijuana, we can conclude that those who become marijuana users will turn into heroin addicts."
Fallacy of False Conversion
"Walking under a ladder is bad luck, because that's what my parents say."
Appeal to Tradition
It is said that we have a good understanding of our universe. Therefore, we know exactly how it began and exactly when.
Ambiguity
Come on, working sixteen hours is only like working two eight hour days together.
Fallacy of Composition.
My Grandpa smoked 4 packs of cigarettes a day since the age of 13 and lived to 70 years old. Therefore, smoking really can't be that for you.
Insufficient Sample
Andrea: The criminal mind cannot simply be rehabilitated. The prisons are wasting time and resources.
Kimberly: That is not true I know several criminals that have been rehabilitated as a result of their prison experience.
Andrea: Well, then, they must have never had a criminal mind.
Question Begging Definition
I am going to buy the new iPhone this weekend. Everyone is buying it so it must be worth it.
Appeal to Common Opinion
Sean: I sure feel good today.
Shantel: I didn't realize that you had not been feeling well.
Illicit Contrast
The chargers have a new head coach, so I'm sure they'll win the Super Bowl this year.
Fallacy of Novelty
Joey stole Vanessa's lunch in the past. Therefore, it is OK for Vanessa to steal Joey's lunch today.
Two Wrong Fallacy
I believe the truth about human knowledge lies in the position of skepticism, which is the view that there is no way that we can know anything to be true so we may as well give up the search.
Incompatible Premises
Congresswoman Mayfield said "Because obtaining the necessary poison for lethal injection causes stressful relations with our NATO allies, it is not right to carry out the executions of death row prisoners."
Drawing the Wrong Conclusion (Ch.6)
"We should not speak ill of our friends" said Maria. So Jane and Isabelle immediately began gossiping about their enemies.
Misleading Accent
Only intolerant people oppose gay rights. These proposals from the other party are extreme, so we think the American people will reject them.
Misuse of a vague expression
"Look at that face. Would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that, the face of our next president?"
- Donald Trump
Abusive Ad Hominem