Logical Fallacies: Mixed-up Claims! 🤯
A claim from criticism by asserting that "real" or "true" members of a group wouldn’t act a certain way.
What is the "No True Scotsman" fallacy?
Jeff's mom is concerned when she finds out that he skipped class one day. She tells him that she is concerned that since he skipped one class, he will start skipping more frequently. Then he will drop out altogether, never graduate or get into college, and end up unemployed and living at home for the rest of his life. What type of fallacy has Jeff's mom committed?
What is the slippery slope?
We should move to the midwest because the Wall Street Journal says the cost of living is cheaper there.
What is an appeal to authority fallacy?
You cite your cousin, who is a law student, in a discussion about a legal issue.
What is an Authority Fallacy?
"We should all support this new healthcare policy because Dr. Smith, one of the leading experts in the field, says it's the best solution."
What is an Appeal to Authority fallacy?
To dismiss the conclusion entirely based on the presence of a flaw in the reasoning, without addressing the actual truth of the claim.
What is a fallacy, fallacy?
Debbie: I think capital punishment is a necessary component of our justice system and should remain legal. Dylan: So you are saying that murder should be legal and it is okay for us to go around killing people just because we think they deserve it? That isn't right Of what fallacy is Dylan guilty?
What is straw man?
"No real gamer plays on easy mode."
What is the No True Scotsman Fallacy?
You altered an argument or reinterpreted evidence in order to prevent refutation of the argument.
What is no true scotsman?
Either you support the new tax plan or you are against helping the poor.
What is the Black and White Fallacy!
A personal attack on a person's appearance rather than an argument.
What is the Ad Hominem Fallacy?
Alex: your argument contained a strawman, so you're wrong. Bob: it's wrong of you to assume that my argument is wrong just because it contains a fallacy, so that means that you're wrong, and my original argument was right.
The Falacy, Fallacy!
Marijuana should be illegal because it is dangerous, and it is illegal because it is dangerous.
What is the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy!
You misrepresented someone's argument to make it easier to attack.
What is a strawman?
"Either we completely ban all fast food, or the health of our nation will never improve."
What is a black and white fallacy?
A small action or decision will inevitably lead to a chain of extreme and undesirable consequences, without sufficient evidence to support the claim.
What is the Slippery Slope Fallacy?
Person 1: Because of the thefts in our building, I think we should add more security cameras.
Person 2: So you’re saying you don’t trust your neighbors?
What is straw man?
Don't believe what Kim says about global warming. Kim dropped out of college!
What is ad hominem?
You said that because an important person thinks something, it must therefore be true.
What is the appeal to authority?
"Look at this—since we implemented these tax cuts, employment in these three cities has skyrocketed! Clearly, our tax policy is working!"
What is a Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy?
An attack on your opponent's character or personal traits in an attempt to undermine their argument.
What is ad hominem?
Louise is running for class president. In her campaign speech she says, "My opponent does not deserve to win. She is a smoker and she cheated on her boyfriend last year." What fallacy has Louise committed?
What is a ad hominem?
If emotional support dogs are allowed on campus, what’s going to stop students from trying to bring emotional support horses, snakes, or scorpions?
What is slippery slope!
"No real supporter of [our party] would ever endorse those extreme policies. If you're in favor of them, you're not truly one of us."
What is the no true Scotsman fallacy?