Logical Foundations
What is the definition of "Logic"?
The science of clear/right thinking.
This fallacy is when you misrepresent your opponent's argument and make it look weaker than it actually is.
Strawman
This term relates to a statement that can be directly observed or checked for accuracy
A fact
This term is always a stumbling block for Mr. Perrotta during the opening prayer.
Assistance.
"This person actually saw the event, so their testimony is more reliable than the person who only heard about it."
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
What is the logical concept that relates an idea or phrase, and can be either clear or unclear?
A term
Daily Double!
What fallacy is present in this Lebron meme?
Either/Or aka False Dichotomy
This term relates to an exchange of differing views.
Disagreement
This term relates to a statement used as evidence to support a point
A premise
"This person stands to gain from his testimony, so it is less reliable."
Motive for Lying
What is the logical concept that relates to a collection of propositions and that can be either valid or invalid?
An argument.
This fallacy is when attack the origin of an argument instead of the argument itself.
Genetic Fallacy
This term relates to an exchange of attacks and insults.
A fight
This term relates to the "paydirt" of an argument, or what you are trying to prove.
A conclusion
"This person's testimony makes sense because we found footprints in the area where they claimed they were standing at the time."
Corroborating Evidence
What is the logical concept that relates to a statement that makes a claim, and which can be true or false?
A proposition.
This fallacy is when you claim an argument is invalid because your opponent does the thing they are arguing against.
Tu Quoque
This term relates to an exchange of ideas between individuals.
Discussion
This term describes a non-eyewitness who heard the story or piece of evidence from someone else
Secondary Source
"This person's statement is more reliable because he claimed that he saw the suspect commit the crime, while the other witness simply said he thought that the suspect looked innocent"
Fact vs. Opinion
What is the mental act that relates to the derivation of terms?
Simple apprehension.
This fallacy is when you claim that a statement is true because your opponent has not disproved that statement.
Proof by Lack of Evidence
This term relates to a statement of that is not entirely backed with verifiable facts
An opinion
This term relates to a logical conclusion made from verifiable facts.
Inference
"This claim is more reliable because the person told us where they got the information from, while the other person didn't"
Cited vs. Uncited Source