Fallacy Definitions
Appealing to popularity or the fact that many people do something as an attempted form of validation.
What is Bandwagon fallacy
Example of ________ fallacy: Taco Bell has so many positive reviews and recommendations that it has to be the best fast food restaurant.
What is Bandwagon Fallacy
Example of ________ fallacy: If you are against using air friers then you must be for using microwaves.
What is Black-or-White fallacy
You presented a circular argument in which the conclusion was included in the premise.
What is Begging the question fallacy
Example of ________ fallacy: If pineapple, anchovies, watermelon, and pickles are all delicious then a pizza with them should be delicious as well.
What is Composition/Division fallacy
Example of ________ fallacy: Even though the ring laser gyroscope confirmed the earths rotation you can't ignore what you see when looking at the horizon therefore the earth is flat.
What is Special pleading Fallacy
You presented two alternative states as the only possibilities, when in fact more possibilities exist.
What is Black-or-White fallacy
Example of ________ fallacy: Bethany asks Bob who is talking with an employer, "When did you get out of jail?"
What is Loaded question Fallacy
Example of ________ fallacy: Fred pointed out Dean's lack of Harvard education and Dean responded with pointing out Fred's lack of a degree.
What is Tu quoque fallacy