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An argument that misrepresents an opponent’s argument to make it easier to dismiss.
What is Straw Man?
Draws a broad conclusion based on a small sample.
What is Hasty Generalization?
Occurs when evidence is selectively chosen to support a claim instead of considering all available evidence.
What is Cherry Picking?
Argues that something is good because it’s natural or bad because it’s unnatural.
What is Appeal to Nature?
This fallacy oversimplifies a complex and nuanced issue into one simple cause.
What is Single Cause?
This fallacy argues that two or more things are the same, despite having important differences.
What is false equivalence?
Argues that a claim is true because a lot of people believe it’s true, or conversely a claim is not true because a lot of people believe it’s not.
What is Bandwagon?
Uses emotion to persuade, instead of evidence.
What is Appeal to Emotion?
An attempt to distract from the main issue by bringing in irrelevant information.
What is Red Herring?
Oversimplifies a complex issue into two options, ignoring the possibility that other options may exist.
What is False Choice?
Asserts that something is true, because we don’t know that it’s not.
What is Appeal from Ignorance?
A personal attack.
What is Ad Hominem?
Assumes a perfect solution exists, and rejects any solution that’s less than ideal despite potential benefits.
Fallacy assumes that two events are causally connected when they aren’t.
What is false cause?
Asserts that something is good or true because it’s old, or because it’s the way it’s “always been done.”
What is Appeal to Tradition?
Claims that something is true based on the position of an assumed authority.
What is Appeal to False Authority?
Asserts right to a position without justification or accountability.
What is "I'm entitled to my opinion?"
Occurs when someone makes a claim, but instead of providing evidence, they demand their opponent disprove their claim.
What is Burden of Proof?
Claims that someone must be correct because they’ve been criticized, often for disagreeing with a scientific consensus.
What is the Galileo Gambit?
Uses a personal experience or story as evidence for a claim.
What is Anecdotal Fallacy?