Logical Fallacies
"Of course it’s fine to wait until the last minute to write your paper. Everybody does it!"
What is Bandwagon Fallacy?
An appeal to someone's emotions
What is Pathos?
Peppers are the easiest vegetable to grow because I think peppers are the easiest vegetable to grow.
What is Circular Argument?
An appeal to logic
What is Logos?
This claim is based on a few examples rather than actual proof. That means that it might be true in one case, but that doesn’t mean it is always true. It does not have enough evidence.
What is Hasty Generalization?
An appeal using someone's credibility or ethics
Katherine is a bad choice for mayor because she didn’t grow up in this town.
What is Ad Hominem?
This argument uses confusion or distractions to shift the attention away from the topic and toward a false conclusion. It usually includes an unimportant fact or idea with little relevance.
What is Red Herring?