Introduction
Three basic categories of fallacies
What are Relevance, Presumption and Clarity
This is the meaning of "Ad Hominem."
What is "to the man" or "against the man."
This Greek philosopher is a character in our book skits.
Who is Socrates
This is any technique that people use to get other people to believe something they otherwise might not.
What is propaganda.
The following slogan is an example of this fallacy:
"A cell phone designed by teens for teens. Not made by the big companies your parents work at."
What is Ad Hominem Circumstantial.
A logical fallacy is...
What is an occurrence of bad or incorrect reasoning.
The true definition of philosopher comes from two words of this origin. (Name the origin and the 2 words)
What are philos and sophia, which are of Greek origin.
This is the definition of logic.
What is the art and science of reasoning.
When we argue "around" the real issue we are committing this fallacy.
What is the fallacy of relevance.
"For distinguishing and discerning tastes" is an example of this fallacy.
What is Snob Appeal.
The definition of argument to the Latin mind.
What is to provide rational reasons for or against an idea or action.
This Latin phrase means "to shame."
What is ad verecundiam.
This type of reasoning is said to be strong or weak and deals in shades of gray.
What is inductive reasoning.
This type of reasoning is said to be either valid or invalid and is very black or white.
What is deductive reasoning.
Famous basketball player LeBron James says to the crowd, "You can't find anything better than this (pointing to an energy drink) to start your day."
What is Appeal to Illegitimate Authority.
The reference book, chapter and verses of our class liturgy.
What is 2 Timothy 2: 23-25
This Latin term is used to describe the Appeal to Pity.
What is ad misericordiam.
Name all four Ad Fontem Arguments
What are Ad Hominem Abusive, Ad Hominem Circumstantial, Tu Quoque and Genetic Fallacy
These are the four key questions of any argument you encounter.
What are:
1) What is the issue at hand?
2) Is the argument relevant to the issue?
3) Is the argument assuming/presuming?
4) Is the argument clear?
The phrase, "Don't be caught dead in last year's fashion" is an example of this type of Chronological Snobbery fallacy.
What is novelty.
This word means what is "really real."
What is metaphysics
This Latin term means "stick or "club."
This term refers to a simple demand, without the attempt to change your thinking or beliefs.
What is non-argumentative persuasion.
Name all six Appeals to Emotion
What are Appeal to Fear, Appeal to Pity, Mob Appeal, Snob Appeal, Appeal to Illegitimate Authority and Chronological Snobbery.
"I think I heard that the famous author O Henry was in prison once. I don't think I'm going to read any more of his books.
What is Ad Hominem Circumstantial