Fallacies
If the city builds one bike lane, eventually cars will be banned. Is an example of this fallacy.
What is a slippery slope?
You either study every night for three hours or you're going to fail the class. Is an example of this fallacy.
What is a false dilemma?
Our school start time is 7:55 am.
What is a claim of fact?
Claim: “Students should get more recess time.”
Evidence: “Studies show kids who play more are happier and more focused in class.”
What is: If students are happier and more focused, then they will learn better.
Managing a group project is just like being a dictator, if you don't control everything, it'll fall apart. Is an example of this fallacy.
What is a false analogy?
I started listening to music while studying ad my grade improved. The music is the reason I got an A. Is an example of this fallacy.
What is post hoc?
Students should not have more than two hours of homework per night. Is an example of this claim.
What is a claim of policy.
Claim: “All students should take a personal finance course.”
Evidence: “Many young adults struggle with budgeting and managing debt.”
Question: This is the warrant.
What is: Teaching students personal finance skills will prepare them for responsible adult financial decisions.
Three students cheated on the calc exam. This generation doesn't value honesty. Is an example of this fallacy.
What is a hasty generalization
You support later school start times? Of course you do, you're always late. Is an example of this fallacy.
What is an Ad Hominem?
Standardized tests are an unfair measure of intelligence, is this type of claim.
What is a claim of value?
Claim: “People should get regular exercise.”
Evidence: “Studies show that regular physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease and improves mental health.”
Question: This is the warrant.
What is: Activities that improve health and well-being are important, so regular exercise is beneficial.
Person 1: I think participation should count more toward our final grade?
Person 2: So you think students don't have enough to do already?
Is an example of this fallacy.
What is a straw man?
Standardized testing accurately measures academic ability because it's designed to assess students' academic skills. Is an example of this fallacy.
What is begging the question?
Instead of banning AI tools outright, schools should develop clear guidelines for ethical use. Is this type of claim?
What is a claim of policy?
Claim: “Cities should expand public transportation networks.”
Evidence: “Traffic congestion and pollution are rising in urban areas.”
Question: This is the warrant.
What is: Improving public transportation reduces traffic and pollution, so expanding transit is an effective solution.
Letting students use AI tools is like letting athletes use performance-enhancing drugs: both give an unfair advantage. Is an example of this fallacy.
What is false analogy?
Student A:
“I think we should reconsider requiring unpaid internships for graduation since not everyone can afford to work without pay.”
Student B:
“Well, of course you’d say that your family owns a business, so you don’t value hard work the way the rest of us do.”
Is an example of this fallacy.
What is an Ad Hominem?
A society that prioritizes economic growth over environmental protection is sortsighted. Is this type of claim.
What is a claim of value?
Claim: “Governments should regulate social media companies more strictly.”
Evidence: “Studies show that social media platforms can spread misinformation and affect mental health.”
Question: This is the warrant.
What is: If social media causes harm to society and individuals, then regulating it protects public welfare.