Name the Fallacy of Presupposition
When was the last time you cheated on a test?
What is Begging the Question OR
What is a Loaded Question
Arguments that contain hidden assumptions that make them unreasonable.
what are the fallacies of presupposition
Fallacy of Composition
An argument that assumes because individual parts have certain properties, the collective whole will also have those properties.
Capitol punishment is justified because it is right to put to death those who have committed murder.
What is circular reasoning
Picture of an old Chevy suburban next to a new one: "Established in 1935. Reestablished every year since."
what is chronological snobbery
How can you criticize people for vaping? It is legal.
What is the Is-Ought Fallacy
general principles upon which an argument rests
What is an axiom
Fallacy of Division
A argument that assumes because a collective whole has certain properties, its individual parts will have those properties as well.
DAILY DOUBLE
Why did you take money out of my wallet without asking?
Loaded question
Company president: "Before we begin this board meeting to share some of my new ideas, let me remind you who has the power to fire and hire employees."
What is appeal to fear
DAILY DOUBLE
You are either with us or you are with the terrorists.
What is Bifurcation OR
What is the fallacy of the false dilemma
arguments that assume the very thing that one is trying to prove
what is begging the question
Fallacy of moderation
A fallacy that assumes the midpoint between two ideas is the best option simple because it is the middle ground.
It is easy to prove that smoking causes cancer because it has been shown conclusively that smoking is a carcinogenic agent.
What is circular reasoning
I wouldn't worry about estimating numbers on your tax form. Other people cheat on their taxes.
Tu quoque
Senator A: Let's cut all of this excessive spending that is putting our country in debt.
Senator B: The right course of action is to increase spending and stimulate the economy.
Senator C: Why not increase spending for half of our programs and cut the unnecessary ones.
What is the fallacy of moderation
an argument that something is right or preferable because that is the way it is at the moment.
What is the Is-Ought Fallacy
Translate Petitio Principii
petitioning (asking) the principle
Person A: No true American can support censorship of books.
Person B: I don't think some books should be in children's libraries.
Person A: Then you are not a true American.
What is loaded definition
I think scientist are wrong about global warning. I just finished talking to my history teacher, and she says the idea lacks evidence.
What is Appeal to Illegitimate Authority
That is a well constructed house. The highest quality materials were used for each phase of building.
Also known as the fallacy of false dilemma and the either/ or fallacy.
what is bifurcation
Analogy (basic definition)
comparison between two things
Person A: Who spread such a ridiculous rumor?
Person B: It was probably that gossip, Lucy.
What is loaded label
News reporter: What do you propose for reducing plastic in our landfills?
Political candidate: I have always supported green energy programs that reduce carbon admissions.
What is irrelevant thesis