Logical Fallacy 1
Everyone is watching that show on TV so it must be amazing
What is Bandwagon Appeal?
One of you fail a test in my class by not studying. When you come to class the next day you tell your friend that you failed the test because they drove you home the wrong way.
What is Post Hoc?
I know I can't trust him to choose the movie we watch? How do I know that? Well last week he missed the exit on the highway!
My sister is married to an independent oil company vice president, and she said that due to the conflict in the middle east, gas prices at the pump are going up!
What is false authority?
I tried Sushi once and it was awesome! Eating raw fish all the time is perfectly fine!
What is Hasty Generalization?
A lawyer presents negative information about a defendant to the jury before the defendant has a chance to present their case
What is Poisoning the Well?
Don't take Mrs. Miller's class ever--that woman is mean, evil, and crazy. All she talks about is menopause and her kids.
What is poisoning the well?
You either look good in these clothes or you look like a loser
What is either or fallacy (or false dilemma)
Tyler: "We should equally support all holidays"
Taylor: "So you clearly hate Christmas then!"
What is Straw Man?
You are either a vegetarian or a meat eater, you cannot be both!
What is either or fallacy (or false dilemma)?
Because CNN ran the story, you know it is biased.
What is genetic fallacy?
If we allow a small number of emotional support dogs on campus, soon students will try to bring horses, snakes, and scorpions, and the campus will turn into a zoo
What is slippery slope?
If we let students play endless violent video games, we will eventually have a generation of kids who think its okay to punch babies!
What is Slipper Slope?
A teacher suggests more math exercises and a parent complains that the teacher doesn't care about reading and writing
What is Straw Man?
You either get into a prestigious college or your future will be ruined. There is no middle ground. Study or fail! Disappoint your parents or be successful!
What is either or fallacy (or False Dilemma)
I went out to eat and wore my best clothes. During dinner I met the person who would become my wife. I only met my wife because I wore my clothes!
What is Post Hoc?
My opponent can't be trusted, they eat a pint of Ben and Jerry's ice cream every night!
What is Ad Hominem?
There's nothing I won't do for my child
What is Dicto Simpliciter?
Investing in cryptocurrencies is a risk, but everything in life involves a risk. Every time you drive a car you are taking a risk. If you're willing to drive a car, you should be willing to invest in cryptocurrencies.
What is Non Sequitor?
Please give me an extension on this paper. I can't afford to fail because my scholarship depends on my GPA, and I've had a really rough semester with a lot of family problems.
What is Ad Misericordium?
Our granola bar is the healthiest thing you can eat because it is made with all natural candy bars
What is Begging the Questions?
I need for all of you to be on time! No, it does not matter if you call me out for being late...
What is tu quoque?
Bigfoot is not real because there is no proof of his existence.
What is circular reasoning?
Getting divorced and remarried is just like riding a bike!
What is false analogy?
Man: "There is a leak in here...I am trying to fix it"
Man 2: "Stop it, you are making me nervous"
What is Non-Sequitor?