Fallacies In Logic - Part 1

Figurers Prove

This fallacy occurs when a conclusion is drawn from figures that are not complete or accurate

Hasty Generalization

This fallacy occurs when we draw a conclusion about a group of people based on one event. ________________ is applying experiences from one situation to another similar situation.

Appeal to Authority

This fallacy occurs when we come to a conclusion based on the lay opinion of a well-known figure or based on someones apperance rather than on expert opinion

Appeal to the Crowd (Bandwagon Effect)

This fallacy occurs when we use the widely held beliefs of others to support a claim. The conclusion is not based on any concrete evidence but rather on the fact that many people believe something.

Everybody Does It

This fallacy occurs when we justify our actions by referring to the actions of others. Because “everybody is doing it” does not make it right.

Getting Personal

This fallacy occurs when we draw a conclusion based on irrelevant personal characteristic/information of an individual

Thin Entering Wedge (Domino Effect)

This fallacy occurs when we think or assume that one action will lead to another more extreme event without basing that conclusion on evidence

Black or White

This fallacy occurs when we only see two possibilities or only see absolutes. (No compomise)

Guilt by Association

This fallacy occurs when we condemn or judge an individual by noting the characteristics of the group of ideology with which he or she is associated

Everybody Knows

This fallacy occurs when we state that “everybody knows” something to be the case, when, in fact, it is unlikely that **everybody knows or agrees** with the claim.