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Fallacies, I Presume...
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May I Appeal? (Chapter 2 Review)
100
A Latin term for "principle."
What is "principii?"
100

In political situations, we should be careful not to assume "everyone is wrong," and just compromise.

True

100
The speaker assumes that something is the right thing simply because it is the way that things are.
What is "Is-Ought?"
100

What are the two sub categories under "Fallacies of Presumption?"

Fallacies of Presupposition, and Fallacies of Induction

100

A true dilemna is a bifurcation fallacy.

False

200
A Latin term for"petitioning."
What is "petitio?"
200

You can often detect a false dilemna by asking yourself if there is a ______ possible option. This is often used in evaluating "either-or" dilemnas.

Third

200
The speaker assumes that the best solution to a problem is necessarily a compromise between extremes.
What is "Moderation?"
200

Arguments based on the hidden assumption that the properties of the whole will be the same as the properties of the parts

Fallacy of Compositon (part to whole)

200
Using this type of argument, the speaker tries to convince others of his point of view by making them feel sorry for him or for other people.
What is Appeal to Pity/ad misericordiam?
300
A false dilemma.
What is bifurcation?
300

Begging the Question is an argument that ______ the very thing that one is trying to prove.

assumes.

300
The speaker assumes that a collective whole will have the properties of each of its parts.
What is "Composition?"
300

What symbol do we use to represent "Fallacies of Divison?"

A cookie.

300
This is an appeal to a sense of elitism or to those of "discriminating taste."
What is Snob Appeal?
400

What is the latin words for "label?"

Ephithet

400

When you _______, you are CONFIDENTLY assuming that something is very likely true, but without sufficient evidence.

Presume

400
The speaker assumes that only two possibilities exist when there may actually be others.
What is "Bifurcation?"
400

What symbol do we use to represent "Fallacies of Composition?"

A feather.

400
This is an attempt to shame the listener into agreement by citing an expert that may not actually have anything to do with the current argument.
What is Appeal to Illegitimate Authority/ad verecundiam?
500

The quality of a part ensures the quality of the whole

False

500

When you _______, you are accepting something is true without proof.

assume.

500
The speaker is either just restating the conclusion in other words or uses a justification that is more controversial than the original conclusion.
What is "Begging the Question?"
500

What is the easiest "begging the question," to spot?

Circular Reasoning

500
To make up for a lack of solid evidence and sound reason, this tool appeals to the emotions of the crowd or to the "common man."
What is Mob Appeal/ad populum?
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