Define the Fallacy
Non Sequitur
The conclusion does not follow the premises.
Attacks a person instead of the argument.
Ad Hominem
Oh, you like cars? So basically, you hate the environment.
Straw Man Fallacy
All true scientists know that nuclear is the answer.
No True Scotsman.
Ad Hominem Tu Quoque
The arguer suggests that her opponent's position is inconsistent with their own beliefs or actions.
When the arguer over-simplifies or misrepresents your argument.
Straw Man
If we pass that law, people will get mad, and if people get mad they will overthrow us.
Slipper Slope
It started raining after the plane took off. The plane made it rain.
Post Hoc
The Authority Fallacy
Using an authority as evidence in your argument when the authority is not really an authority on the facts relevant to the argument.
When someone argues that a very small action will lead to extreme outcomes.
Slippery Slope
We either go nuclear or our planet dies.
Black & White Fallacy/False Dilemma
That person is reckless. Which means all of their friends are reckless.
Hasty Generalization
Black & White Fallacy/False Dillemma
A false dilemma asserts that a complex situation can have only two possible outcomes and that one of the options is necessary or preferable. \
When the arguer changes the subject and takes the listener down a different, unrelated path.
Red Herring
My musician friend says that 90% of the population will be gone by the year 2077.
The Authority Fallacy
Hey, you can't be saying that. Didn't you go 200 mph in a 45?
Ad Hominem Tu Quoque
No True Scotsman
Occurs when one side of an argument makes a universal claim, is represented with an exception to refute the claim, then dismisses the counter example as not being "pure" enough.
When the arguer says her opponent's views should be rejected because they're a member of a perceived disreputable group.
Guilt by Association
I ate an apple once. Lightning struck my house because of that.
Post Hoc
Okay yeah, inflation is a huge problem, but have you seen our education system? Our education system is very important.
Red Herring