Example of Fallacies
Dr. Turtle, a renowned expert on shell health, says that all turtles should hibernate in a specific type of moss. Therefore, all turtles must hibernate in that moss."
Appeal to Authority
This fallacy intimes you to determine truth based on the popularity of a belief among a group, suggesting the weight of numbers validates a conclusion?
What is Bandwagon Fallacy?
How can you argue for climate action? You're not even a scientist; you're just a college student!
Ad hominem
This fallacy occurs when someone says, "If we allow students to redo tests, soon they’ll want to redo their entire education!"
What is the bandwagon fallacy?
This new product is the latest and greatest. You must buy it because it's the most recent version.
Appeal to Novelty
I saw a turtle crossing the road yesterday. All turtles are slow.
Hasty Generalization
In discourse, this fallacy renders one party’s argument unworthy of response by labeling them based on a presumed personal deficiency, rather than focusing on the argument itself. Identify it.
What is Ad Hominem?
I believe that aliens are visiting Earth. You can't prove they aren't, so I must be right.
Shifting the burden of proof
When someone claims that their favorite pizza topping is the best because "everyone else thinks so," they’re committing this fallacy.
We've always done it this way, so it must be the right way
Appeal to Tradition
You either love turtles or you hate them. There is no in-between.
False Dilemma
A fallacy where one’s assertion, instead of being proven by deductive support, is assumed in the premise itself, thus leaving the conclusion without actual proof outside its own claim. Name this fallacy.
What is begging the Question?
Sure, we should talk about the rising crime rates, but what about the fact that so many people are unhappy with their jobs?
Red Herring
If I say, "You can't trust Jerry’s opinion on climate change; he once wore socks with sandals!" I’m guilty of this fallacy.
What is the ad hominem fallacy?
If you don't buy this product, you'll miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime and regret it forever.
Appeal to fear
If we allow people to keep pet turtles, the next thing you know, they'll be keeping dinosaurs as pets
Slippery Slope
This fallacy, through strategic omission, subtly manipulates a listener to choose between only two provided extremes, sidelining all other nuanced alternatives. Which fallacy is it?
What is a False Dilemma or Dichotomy?
Person A argued that we should ban cars because they cause pollution, but their argument was flawed. Therefore, we should not ban cars.
Fallacy Fallacy
This fallacy involves using a ridiculous or extreme example to make your point seem stronger, like saying, "If we let kids play with LEGOs, next they’ll be building houses without permits!"
What is the straw man fallacy?
Real fans of this band would never listen to their new album.
No True Scotsman
You can't trust what that turtle says about climate change. He's just a slow, brainless reptile
Ad Hominem
This fallacy happens when someone says it’s true just because no one can prove it’s false, instead of showing actual proof. What’s the name of this?
What is the Burden of Proof Fallacy?
The new diet is effective because look at these testimonials from a few people who lost weight quickly!
Cherry Picking fallacy
When someone argues, "I can’t believe you don’t like my cooking! You just hate me!" they’re falling for this emotional trick.
What is the appeal to emotion?
I predicted three stocks that would go up, and one of them did! I'm a genius stock picker.
Texas Sharpshooter/ clustering illusion Fallacy