Fallacy Definitions
A fallacy in which the author attempts to show a causal relationship though the two events may have only happened in succession.
What is a faulty causality?
The following is an example of a _________ fallacy: I drank bottled water and now I am sick, so the water must have made me sick.
What is faulty causality?
Example of __________ fallacy: You had better agree that the new company policy is the best bet if you expect to keep your job.
What is a scare tactic fallacy?
Example of __________ fallacy: In the United States, one can vote for either Democrats or Republicans.
What is a false dilemma/false dichotomy/either-or fallacy?
A fallacy in which the author has jumped to a conclusion based on insufficient evidence.
What is a hasty generalization?
A fallacy in which the author presents only two options for the reader to choose from (despite the fact that it is rare for any argument to be so simplistic).
What is either-or fallacy?
A fallacy in which the author predicts events, usually with a catastrophic conclusion.
What is a slippery slope?
A fallacy in which the author makes a conclusion based on a lack of evidence.
What is hasty generalization?
The following is an example of ________ fallacy: If you were a true American you would support the rights of people to choose whatever vehicle they want.
What is an ad hominem/bandwagon/ fallacy?
Example of ________ fallacy: Immigration to Alberta from Ontario increased. Soon after, the welfare rolls increased. Therefore, the increased immigration caused the increased welfare rolls.
What is a faulty causality?
Example of __________ fallacy: If the mill were polluting the river then we would see an increase in fish deaths. If we see an increase in fish deaths, then we will experience an iron depletion crisis, and that may bring back major viruses!
What is slippery slope fallacy?
A fallacy in which the author attempts to prey a person's softer emotions to distract them from all of the facts of the argument
What is sentimental appeal?
The following is an example of a ___________ fallacy:
Person A: "I think we should have stricter regulations on pollution to protect the environment."
Person B: "So you want to shut down all factories and put everyone out of work? That’s just not realistic."
What is a strawman?
Example of ________ fallacy: We hope you'll accept our recommendations. We spent the last three months working extra time on it.
What is sentimental appeal?
A fallacy that uses group think and peer pressure to influence one's beliefs and choices
What is bandwagon?
A fallacy in which the author misrepresents an idea, making it sound more exaggerated or ridiculous, so that it is easier to tear down
What is a strawman fallacy?
Example of ________ fallacy:
Person A: "I met two people from New York, and they were both rude."
Person B: "So everyone from New York must be rude."
What is hasty generalization?
Example of a __________ fallacy: Since none of my closest friends cannot prove that global warming will occur, it probably won't.
What is appeal to false authority?
A fallacy in which the author attempts to support the argument by suggestion fear-based situations beyond their statistical likelihood.
What is scare tactic?