Faulty Logic
This fallacy says one thing caused another just because it happened first
What is post hoc (false cause)?
This fallacy tries to win by making people feel bad or sorry
What is appeal to pity?
This fallacy says something must be true just because no one has proven it false
What is appeal to ignorance?
This fallacy says there are only two choices when there are more
What is false dichotomy?
This fallacy makes a big claim about a whole group using only a few examples
What is hasty generalization?
This fallacy says something must be true because "everyone else" agrees
What is ad populum (bandwagon)?
This fallacy twists the other side’s argument to make it easier to attack
What is straw man?
This fallacy jumps to a conclusion that doesn't follow the facts
What is non sequitur?
This fallacy gives reasons, but they don’t actually prove the conclusion given
What is missing the point?
This fallacy attacks the person instead of the argument
What is ad hominem?
This fallacy goes in a circle using the conclusion as a reason
What is begging the question?
This fallacy uses a famous or powerful person’s opinion as proof
What is appeal to authority?
This fallacy says one small event will lead to a big disaster without good proof
What is slippery slope?
This fallacy says someone’s argument is wrong because they don’t follow their own advice
What is tu quoque?
This fallacy uses the same word in different ways to confuse the argument
What is equivocation?
This fallacy compares two things that really aren’t similar enough
What is weak analogy?