Hm...The Facts?
A subcategory of Fallacies of Presumption. Arguments that misuse empirical data or don't follow proper methods of inductive reasoning.
Don't tell me your sob stories about terrorism. You Americans kill plenty of innocent civilians during the campaign in Afghanistan.
I went to a chiropractor and he didn't help me. Those guys are just a bunch of quacks.
What is Hasty Generalization?
Want war? if not, vote for Goldwater!
What is Bifurcation?
John: “I believe sport hunting is immoral.”
Michael: “You think we should all be vegetarians because animals are more important than people?”
What is Straw Man Fallacy?
Arguments that overextend a generalization to include facts or cases that are exceptions to it.
What is Sweeping Generalization (Accident)?
I've always been favorably disposed toward people named Jonathan. That's the name of my wonderful brother, and I've never known someone named Jonathan that wasn't a pretty good guy.
What is Hasty Generalization?
I don't care if that guy weighed 300 pounds! You're a Boy Scout, and Boy Scouts help those in need. You should have jumped right into that lake to try to save him!
What is Begging the Question(Loaded Label)/Is-Ought Fallacy?
He's not really a criminal. He just likes to "borrow" a few items now and then from the store.
What is Distinction Without a Difference?
Mcdonalds has served 100 billion people in the world. It must be the best fast food restaurant in the world.
What is Ad Populum/Fake Precision?
Arguments that make an unwarranted generalization on the basis of too few samples.
What is Hasty Generalization (Converse Accident)?
You simply can't convict this man! Think of his wife, of his children, crying even now int his courtroom and pining at home without him if you choose to send him off to jail.
What is Ad Misericordiam?
Every time I let you borrow my car, it breaks down. I'm sorry, but I can't let you use it any more.
What is False Cause?
I don't believe you! You're just a meany head!
Reporter: How were you able to survive the airplane crash on your own?
Survivor: Because if I didn't, I wouldn't be able to answer your question.
What is Irrelevant Thesis?
Arguments that fail because they create an analogy between two things that are not similar enough to warrant an analogy.
What is False Analogy?
Official sources indicate that an attack against Iraq is nearly certain before year's end.
What is Ad Verecundiam?
I know that Mussolini's rise to power was a bit brutal, but hey, you can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.
What is Bifurcation?
Why do you want to major in history? You already said that you don't want to be a teacher?
What is Bifurcation/Irrelevant Goals or Functions?
We have no evidence that fairies exist. Which must mean they are so incredibly magical that they can make themselves completely invisible to humans.
What is Ad Ignorantiam?
What is False Cause?
You can't give Dr. Jones's theories any credence. He's not a real scholar! He's just a journalistic hack! Why, I wouldn't be surprised if he got his degree as a snack box prize.
What is Distinction Without a Difference?
“My parents always told me that it’s never okay to steal, but my best friend says that you can always steal if you want to. So, considering both views, I think that it must sometimes be okay.”
What is Fallacy of Moderation?
People entering the workforce today are like nails; they can hold your company together only if you hit them on the head first.
What is False Analogy?
Arguments that use numbers or statistics in a way that is too precise to be justified by the situation.
What is Fake Precision?
Lowenbrau Beer: A German tradition!
What is Chronological Snobbery?
James: Is it clear that man is descended from the apes.
Bryan: So, on which side of the family are you descended from the apes, your mother's side or your father's side?
What is Begging the question (Loaded Definition).
Millions of retired Americans are struggling financially. Unless you support public policy "X", your Social Security benefits will be cut!
What is Ad Baculum?